William Dargan Bridge

The William Dargan Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Dundrum that crosses the Taney Road junction to carry the Luas Green Line trams. The structure features steel cables and a concrete deck, with an asymmetrical pylon rising above the roadway.

Construction began in 2001 and was completed two years later when the bridge entered service. It was named after William Dargan, a significant figure in 19th century Irish infrastructure development.

The bridge name selection process involved public participation through local media advertisements before the Railway Procurement Agency committee made the final decision.

The bridge is accessible to pedestrians via its northern side and offers views over the junction below. Visitors can watch trams passing and observe the traffic movement at the Taney Road crossing from this vantage point.

The structure features an unusual inverted Y-shaped pylon that rises asymmetrically from the deck. This distinctive design element sets it apart visually from typical cable-stayed bridges found elsewhere.