08.09.2021 | 18:00–19:15

A6 Drumahoe-Dungiven Dualling, Geotechnical Considerations and Design Challenges

Speakers: Michael McLernon and Paul Kissane.

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Introduction

Synopsis

This presentation will provide an overview of the local geology and geotechnical challenges encountered on the Northern Ireland Executive Flagship A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling project. The £220million, 25.5km dualling project, which includes a bypass of Dungiven, commenced in April 2018 and is scheduled for completion in spring 2022.Areas requiring ground improvement or special measures for stable construction and some of the bridge foundation works will be discussed.

Speakers

  • Michael McLernon

    AECOM

  • Paul Kissane

    Roughan & O’Donovan

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