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N11 Arklow to Rathnew – Earthworks Subcontract
The N11 contract involved the construction of 16.5km of new dual carriageway along with associated link roads and junctions between Arklow & Wicklow. Once completed it will connect the N11 Arklow bypass and the Rathdrum/Ashford bypass creating motorway from Dublin to Gorey.
The contract involved the mass haul of 2.1million cubes of material, rock breaking/blasting and vertical drainage installation within a 12 month window. They were several traffic management sequences and temporary diversions required, in order to maintain two way free flow traffic at all times.
Wills Bros Ltd carried out all the earthworks subcontract which included all earthworks from topsoil strip up to top of capping.
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Project Team: Client: Bam Construction Period: March 2014 to February 2015 |