Craigavon Bridge

The Craigavon Bridge consists of two decks crossing the River Foyle, connecting the eastern and western sections of the city with reinforced concrete construction.

The bridge replaced an 1863 steel structure, and its construction was completed in 1933 under the design guidance of City Architect Matthew A Robinson.

The western entrance features a bronze sculpture called Hands Across the Divide, representing connections between different communities in Northern Ireland.

The lower deck transformed from a railway line to a road in 1968, while the upper deck maintains regular vehicle traffic across the River Foyle.

This structure stands as one of the few double-decker road bridges in Europe, with visible murals at both ends marking its former railway function.

Location: Gobnascale

Inception: 20 century

Made from material: reinforced concrete

Address: Craigavon Bridge, Londonderry, Co. Londonderry

GPS coordinates: 54.99060,-7.31778

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45