Luas services between Connolly Station and the Point have remained closed for several weeks after George’s Dock Bridge was damaged by a major fire in the Docklands area of Dublin in August.
The fire broke out on Mayor Street Lower, at George’s Dock near the IFSC building.
Gardaí and members of Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene, with four fire engines, a foam tender and water tanker attended the scene as part of the multi-agency response.
Office workers, tourists, and pedestrians have had to detour around the dock to gain access to the area.
In the meantime, a replacement bus service is still operating for Red Line stops between Connolly and The Point.
However, TII have confirmed the Luas Red line services will reopen to the Point on Friday, November 28.
A Luas spokesperson told the Irish Independent that work has been “progressing well” and are now moving into the final stages of construction, which still involves coordination between all key parties and service providers.
Firefighters battling the blaze at George’s Dock. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins
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Recent activity on the site included the bridge reconstruction and structural reinstatement, beam lifting and steel fixing along with ongoing concrete works, including extensive wet pour phases.
The next stage involves final construction and commissioning activities to prepare the infrastructure for reopening.
Passengers are advised that noise and some disruption may occur while this work is carried out.
Luas has expressed gratitude to passengers for their patience.
“As part of these works, overhead cable reinstallation will take place on Saturday, November 15,” A Luas spokesperson said.
“To facilitate these works, there will be no Luas Red Line service between Abbey Street and Connolly Luas Stops from the last tram on Friday, November 14, until the first tram on Sunday, November 16.
“Before services resume, residents will see dynamic testing taking place on the Luas Red line in this section, Connolly to The Point.
“This will involve trams operating on the track to test power, signalling, and overhead line equipment, standard safety procedure prior to passenger operation.
“Once testing, certification, and final checks have been completed, the Luas Red Line service between Connolly and The Point will reopen. The project remains on schedule for the end of November,” they added.
