East-Link

The East-Link, also known as Tom Clarke Bridge, spans the River Liffey in Dublin, connecting North Wall to Ringsend. It is the final river crossing before the port entrance, stretching 150 meters and carrying significant daily traffic.

The bridge opened in October 1984 after a construction investment of roughly 8 million pounds. Control passed to Dublin City Council in 2015.

The bridge was renamed Tom Clarke Bridge in 2016 to honor an Irish republican leader from the 1916 Easter Rising. This choice reflects how the location serves as a memorial to a key figure in the country's independence movement.

The bridge is a toll crossing, so drivers should expect to pay when passing through. The structure lifts regularly to allow ships to pass, so occasional brief delays are possible.

The bridge lifts approximately three times daily to allow larger vessels to pass between the port and the Irish Sea. This lifting mechanism is visible from the river level or if you happen to witness the raises from above.

Inception: 1984

Official opening: October 22, 1984

Length: 150 m

GPS coordinates: 53.34570,-6.22740

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40