Rising costs place plans for new bridge in troubled waters

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2004 / July 28 2004: Rising costs place plans for new bridge in troubled waters

The future of a proposed landmark bridge described as crucial for the development of Dublin's docklands is being threatened by rising costs. Originally projected to cost approximately €20m, Dublin City Council now estimates that the long-awaited Macken Street Bridge will cost €38m, the Irish Independent has learned. Construction firms were last week invited to submit expressions of interest in building the bridge, but the council will reconsider whether the project will proceed if there is a big difference between its estimate and the market price.

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