SDLP welcomes remedial work to Mourne Bridge..

SDLP Sh. Cllr Jim McIntyre has this week welcomed the news that remedial works will be carried out on the Mourne Bridge in Strabane.

Mr McIntyre said ‘In the last number of months the SDLP team and I have been lobbying DRD Roads Service for such works to be carried out. The Mourne Bridge is a very important part of Strabane’s history. The Bridge was first built in 1788 and was an indication of the development of Strabane. This replaced the ferry service over the river and marked the opening of the permanent route of travel to the south of the town.”

“Roads Service has confirmed that recurring visual inspections of Strabane Mourne Bridge have shown that from a structural perspective the bridge is in reasonable condition. However, Roads Service have accepted that from an aesthetic and long term durability perspective the bridge would benefit from some general remedial work. Given the scale of the structure this would be a very significant exercise. The work has been listed and will be programmed when the availability of funds permits.”

The SDLP team are pleased that this work is to be carried out on one of Strabane’s distinctive landmarks when funding becomes available. We hope this will ensure the Mourne Bridge is sustained for future generations.”