Nine Arches Bridge
For other uses, see Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara.
| The Nine Arches Bridge | |
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Nine Arches Bridge seen from downstream of the Dodder in March 2015. | |
| Coordinates | 53°18′29″N 6°15′04″W / 53.308099°N 6.251221°WCoordinates: 53°18′29″N 6°15′04″W / 53.308099°N 6.251221°W |
| Carries | Luas Green Line |
| Crosses | River Dodder |
| Locale | Milltown, Dublin |
| Official name | Milltown Viaduct |
| Maintained by | Transdev |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Granite |
| Number of spans | 9 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1854 (Closed in 1958 and reopened in 2004) |
| Opened | 10 July 1854 |
The Nine Arches Bridge is the informal name of a viaduct over the River Dodder in Milltown, Dublin. The Luas Green Line crosses the bridge. There is no access for pedestrians.
History
The bridge was completed in 1854 for the Harcourt Street railway line. The line was closed on 31 December 1958 and the bridge was left derelict for over 40 years until construction began on the Luas line. Handrails were fitted to the side of the bridge and overhead power lines were added for the trams. The bridge was first used in testing in February 2004[1] and officially reopened on 30 June 2004.
Gallery
Photo taken in 1909, in postcard format.
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