Traffic Management
The construction of the new bridge requires careful coordination to ensure the safety of both road users and marine traffic. Throughout the project, temporary traffic management measures will be in place on surrounding roads, as well as navigation controls on the waterway.
Traffic Management Updates:
R173 (ROI)
Following the successful completion of the new roundabout junction on the R173 in December 2024, temporary signage and speed restrictions remain to facilitate the construction traffic coming and going from the site.
Traffic is flowing well and road users are now familiar with the new junction layout.
Please note, the site access is open to construction traffic only, please obey traffic signage informing of no access to the public.
A2 (NI)
We have completed the road widening works required to facilitate the delivery of the main bridge works currently in early 2027.
The A2 approach to Warrenpoint has been reinstated to both lanes running to ease traffic flow.
The A2 leaving Warrenpoint in Newry direction will remain at a lane 1 closure on the approach to the dual carriageway roundabout for the future until the permanent road works can be completed following delivery of the main Bascule (opening) bridge section.
A 40 mph enforced speed limit will remain in both directions to improve safety of the works and road users as construction traffic activity remains high through the site. Please obey the traffic management in place.
Marine (River Works):
A notice to mariners remains in place for navigation channel directions, which mariners must follow for passing traffic. Works will shortly commence in December 2025 through to June 2026 as construction works ramp up on the river ahead of the delivery of the first bridge sections arriving and being installed in 2026.
Key Events Schedule
Track the key moments in the creation of the Narrow Water Bridge, from early planning and design through to each major stage of construction.
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