Lifford Bridge

Lifford Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Foyle, connecting Lifford in Ireland with Strabane in Northern Ireland. It carries traffic on both the Irish N15 and Northern Ireland A38 routes, serving as a main crossing point between the two jurisdictions.

The current structure was built in 1964, replacing an earlier bridge at the same location. Its construction involved cooperation between authorities from both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The bridge brings together people from both sides who cross it daily for work and visiting. It has become an ordinary meeting point where communities maintain their connections across the border.

The bridge is open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day. Crossing is straightforward whether you are driving or walking between the two countries.

The middle point of this crossing once held special legal significance in the 19th century. Juries unable to agree were dissolved at the exact boundary line, making it a notable spot in local legal history.

Length: 140 m

GPS coordinates: 54.83110,-7.48028

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41