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Originally Posted by packetswitch
2. (back on topic) If you were the Chief Consultant on the Drogheda Bridge Study Scheme what would your preferred option be?
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An interesting question.
I think the original iron lattice bridge looked really elegant. I would build a new central span out of modern materials, and make it wide enough for two trains to pass, and strong enough to carry a pair of 201 led Enterprises. I think strengthening work might also be needed on the viaduct.
I think it should be possible to build new latticework outside the current structure in much the same way as the current bridge structure was built inside the original one.