Plans have been submitted to develop a new pedestrian and cycle-bridge over the railway line in Donabate, Dublin.

The proposals would see the bridge cross over the Dublin to Belfast Railway line south of Donabate Train Station.

This would strengthen connections between the development lands at Corballis, Donabate Village, the railway station and Newbridge Demesne. It will also integrate with the proposed Broadmeadow Way pedestrian and cycleway via Corballis Nature Park to Malahide and the proposed Fingal Coastal Way.

Fingal County Council is spearheading the scheme with plans to begin construction in Spring 2020, subject to approval.

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The Council's Director of Planning and Strategic Infrastructure, Matthew McAleese said: "I am delighted to see this project, which will have massive benefits for the area, progress forward. One of the many positive aspects of this scheme is the inclusion of improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. I look forward to seeing this scheme moving onto the construction phase, which will hopefully get underway next year."

Senior Engineer Paul Carroll added: "This project is another step in the development of a high quality sustainable transport network across Fingal. It will complement the other walking and cycling schemes proposed for the area including the Broadmeadow Way between Donabate and Malahide, the Fingal Coastal Way from Donabate to Balbriggan, the Baldoyle-Portmarnock Greenway and the Sutton-Malahide Greenway."

The plans are currently on public display until 15 October.

Following approval, the new bridge is expected to be complete by autumn 2020.

(CM/MH)