Where is Lagan Bridge?

Lagan Bridge is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 3FE).

How do I get to Lagan Bridge?

The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 3FE.

Is Lagan Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Lagan Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Lagan Bridge?

The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 3FE.

Historic bridges · Northern Ireland

Lagan Bridge

In or near Belfast.

Free admission

Lagan Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Lagan Bridge, historic bridges in Northern Ireland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: York Street · 0.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Lagan Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.6045°, -5.9211°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Official information

Lagan Bridge is a notable landmark in Belfast, serving as a key point in the city's infrastructure. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and explore the surrounding areas, which are rich in history and culture.

From the Wikipedia article

Dargan Bridge is a railway bridge which crosses the River Lagan in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Opened in 1994, it directly connected the Dublin and Bangor lines with the lines to Larne and Derry for the first time. It is named after the Irish railway engineer William Dargan and is the longest bridge on the island of Ireland.

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Background

History

Northern Ireland Railways first proposed what was then called the 'Cross Harbour Link' in 1978. Construction was scheduled to begin in 1980, however the project was cancelled by the direct rule government in 1979. The scheme was later revived and was included in the urban area plan which was published in 1990. In preparation for the new line, Yorkgate station was opened on 17 October 1992, replacing York Road Station. The bridge was then constructed and opened to traffic on 28 November 1994. It was officially opened by Elizabeth II on 9 March 1995.

Architecture

Dargan Bridge is a concrete viaduct 4675 ft in length and is parallel to Lagan Bridge. It carries a single-track railway, which has a passing loop as it crosses Corporation Street. There was planned to be a station here called Donegall Quay, which was originally due to open in 1997, but so far it has not been built.

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Coordinates: 54.6045, -5.9211
District: Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3FE
Parliamentary constituency: Belfast North
Nearest railway station: York Street — 0.6 km
Official site: visitbelfast.com

Sources

osm: w587341967 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Dargan Bridge, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Belfast (074), October 2009.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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