Essential repairs and site investigation work gets underway on Derry's Craigavon Bridge

NI Water is currently undertaking an essential repair on the water trunk main that crosses the Craigavon Bridge.

During this time, specialised scaffolding will be erected to allow our contractor (T O’Connell’s Ltd) to access the repair site from the pedestrian side of the bridge. Traffic management will be in place from Thursday, February 6 to Saturday, February 8.

The pedestrian walkway will be open throughout the repair work, however there will be fencing erected to keep the work site safe and secure and we will do everything possible to keep any disruption to a minimum.

Following this key repair, site investigation works will take place by Farrans Glanua on the lower deck of the Craigavon Bridge, city-bound between Victoria Road to Foyle Road. These works are expected to commence around February 17 for approximately three weeks.

Due to the working area available and for the safety of our workforce and the public, the city bound lane will be closed for the duration of the works. This important programme of work will protect the water infrastructure and improve the security of the water supply in the area.

From February 17, a diversion route will be in place as follows: Craigavon Bridge Upper, Victoria Road, John Street, Foyle Embankment, Foyle Road. Traffic management and signage will be in place at all times.

The project team appreciates the co-operation of the wider public in ensuring that children do not play in or around any site or machinery. Working areas will have warning signs in place to protect the public from any hazards. The public are advised to stay out of these working areas for their own safety.

NI Water and our contractors are grateful to local residents, businesses and road users for their patience and support during this essential repair and investigation work, which will help identify further improvements to enhance the water infrastructure and improve the security of the water supply for many years to come. The team will endeavour to reduce disruption and complete the work as quickly as possible.