Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin

The Narrow Water Bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic can be built “on time and within budget”, the Tánaiste has said.

Micheál Martin said the project was inspired by the cross-border communities in the Omeath area in Co Louth and Narrow Water in Co Down, who have wanted the bridge built for years.

When complete, the 195m (640ft) cable-stayed bridge will provide a direct link between the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula, where Carlingford Lough meets the Newry River.

Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to use the bridge, which is expected to be completed in 2027.

An allocation of more than €102 million plus VAT is being provided towards the project from the Government’s Shared Island Fund.