Here are the details we know so far about the proposed second bridge for Newbridge, County Kildare

Details relating to the planned construction of the second bridge in Newbridge have surfaced on Construction Information Services (CIS) Ireland's database.

Earlier this week, it was reported that planning permission was granted for the construction of a second bridge for Newbridge, and the move was hailed by a number of local representatives in the town.

It is estimated the bridge will cost €6 million.

A description on CIS Ireland's database reads as follows: "A decision to grant planning permission was issued by Kildare County Council on September 8, 2023 to Aston Limited for the provision of approximately 790 metres of new distributor road, including a new bridge over the Eiver Liffey, forming part of the Newbridge South Outer Orbital Road (NSOOR) linking the great connell road to the section of the NSOOR permitted under An Bord Pleanála, reg. ref. 302141-18 (Belin Woods, currently under construction).

"It will comprise of the following works: provision of a single carriageway road, with cycleways and footpaths in both directions, including a five-span bridge of approximately 170m over the River Liffey, with provision for future bus stops and associated toucan pedestrian crossing;

"Tie-in of the proposed section of distributor road with the great connell road including upgrade of the existing roundabout to a signal control junction including toucan crossings on all arms of the junction;

"Provision of a proposed river park of approximately 9.2 hectare as a multi-use recreational amenity, including pedestrian and cycle routes connecting to existing public space network, a multi-use games area (MUGA) and incorporating biodiversity and water management features.

"The provision of two new agricultural entrances from the proposed distributor road to adjoining lands (pending any future residential development of those lands); and all associated earthworks, signage, lighting, drainage works, services and connections, landscaping works, environmental measures and all ancillary works above and below ground level.

"The application will be accompanied by an environmental impact assessment report (EIAR) and a natura impact statement (NIS)."