The Dublin Link, or “The Link,” stretches 760 feet from end to end, spanning the Scioto River. It is the longest single-tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world. The deck passes through the keyhole of the main tower, which is 169 feet tall.
This landmark represents connectivity and was envisioned for decades. In 2007, Dublin City Council approved the City’s Community Plan, which included the development of a pedestrian bridge linking the east and west sides of the river. In 2013, Council approved an updated Community Plan and five-year Capital Improvements Program, which for the first time reserved funding for the bridge and waterfront park. Construction of the bridge began in 2017 and took three years.
The Link was originally scheduled to open with a dedication and grand illumination on March 13, 2020, but the community celebration was postponed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which prompted public health orders limiting public gatherings. The Link opened quietly on March 17, 2020, providing an outdoor destination for residents and visitors to enjoy safely during the pandemic and beyond. It was officially dedicated on March 11, 2022.
The City of Dublin supports and celebrates initiatives and causes that align with the City’s values and vision. By lighting The Dublin Link, the City can visually demonstrate the City’s support and promote awareness for various initiatives that affect our community. The following lighting program will help us celebrate together and build community spirit in Dublin.
The Dublin Link is equipped with a multi-color LED lighting system that illuminates several elements of the bridge including the hanger cables, upper and lower keyhole, and the pylon needle and base. When special lighting patterns are not in service, the bridge will remain lit using an all-white scheme.
Below is a list of days that the City of Dublin reserves each year for use. Requests will not be accepted during any of these dates/times. The actual lighting dates will change each year depending on the circumstances surrounding each observance.
Use the calendar to see when The Link will change colors throughout the year.
Jan. 1
New Year’s Day
Red, white and blue
Jan. 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Red, white and blue
Jan. 29
Lunar New Year
Red and gold
Feb. 7
National Wear Red Day for Heart Disease Awareness
Red
Feb. 14-16
Valentine’s Day
Pink
Feb. 17
Presidents Day
Red, white and blue
Feb. 28
Rare Disease Day
Pink and teal
March 1
Ramadan
Green and white
March 8
International Women’s Day
Purple, green and white
March 13
World Kidney Day
Orange
March 14
Holi
Rainbow
March 15-16
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Green
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Green
March 26
Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
Dark purple
March 30
Eid al-Fitr
Green and white
April 11
World Parkinson’s Day
Blue
April 12
First Night of Passover
Blue and white
April 20
Easter
Yellow and white
April 22
Earth Day
Green
May 1
Mental Health Awareness Month
Green
May 7
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Purple
May 10
Older Americans Month
Blue, green and purple
May 11
Mother’s Day
Green, yellow and pink
May 15
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Blue
May 17
Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Day
Blue and green
May 23-25
Dublin City Schools high school graduations
Green and white
May 26
Memorial Day
Red, white and blue
May 27 to June 1
the Memorial Tournament
Green and white
May 27 to June 1
the Memorial Tournament
Green and white
June 6
Eid al-Adha
Green and white
June 14
Flag Day
Red, white and blue
June 15
Father’s Day
Green, yellow and teal
June 19
Juneteenth
Red, white, blue, green and yellow
June (TBD)
Pride Celebration
Rainbow
July 4-6
Independence Day
Red, white and blue
July 26
ADA Commemoration during Disability Pride Month
Red, gold, white, blue and green
July 31 to Aug. 4
Dublin Irish Festival
Green and white
July 31 to Aug. 4
Dublin Irish Festival
Green and white
Aug. 7
Purple Heart Day
Purple and white
Aug. 16
Obon and Summer Japan Fest
Red and white
Sept. 1
Labor Day
Red, white and blue
Sept. 11
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Red, white and blue
Sept. 19
2025 North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park
Dark blue
Oct. 1
Yom Kippur
Bright white
Oct. 9
PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day
Red
Oct. 11
Mid-Autumn Festival and Ohio Moon Festival
Gold
Oct. 20
Diwali
Orange and purple
Oct. 31
Halloween
Orange, purple and grey
Nov. 4
Election Day
Red, white and blue
Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Red, white and blue
Nov. 27
Thanksgiving
Orange, yellow and burgundy
Nov. 28
Native American Heritage Day
Red, yellow and white
Dec. 14-15
Hanukkah
Blue and white
Dec. 24-25
Christmas
Green, white and red
Dec. 26-27
Kwanzaa
Red, white and green
The City of Dublin champions and celebrates initiatives and causes that align with its core values and vision. For more information, see the City’s bridge lighting policy and application.
Note: You must be a Dublin resident or a Dublin-based organization to request special lighting of The Dublin Link.
The Dublin Link has been recognized with numerous awards since its completion in 2020, including the following:
2021 Project of the Year
American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Great Lakes Region
Best Bridge/Highway Project Award, 2020
Engineering News-Record (ENR), Midwest
Eugene C. Figg Jr. Medal 2021
International bridge Conference Awards (IBC)
No. 2 in Top 10 Bridges List, 2020
Roads and Bridges
Outstanding Project Award, New Bridges and Transportation Structures, 2020
National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)
Outstanding Special Purpose Bridge Award 2020
Association for Bridge Construction and Design Ohio Chapter (ABCD)
Project of the Year Award, Green Design, 2019
SLAG Cement Association (SCA)
Project of the Year Award, 2021
Central Ohio American Society of Highway Engineers
SoCal Illumination Award of Merit- Exterior, 2021
IES Los Angeles and IES Orange County
Transportation Project of the Year Award, 2020
Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP)
The bridge is 760-foot total length by 14 feet wide. The bridge deck is “S” shaped with a radius of 500 foot and is anchored into the earth at the embankments. Four 65-foot approach spans lead to a 500-foot long suspension span. The deck passes through the “keyhole” of the main tower which is 169 feet tall. The bridge is the centerpiece of the Bridge Street development, which encompasses the Historic District, Bridge Park and two plazas on either side of the The Link.
In early 2017, the City contracted with Kokosing Construction for a cost of $22,603,889 for the construction of the pedestrian bridge. The bridge is the centerpiece of the Bridge Street development, which encompasses the Historic District, Bridge Park and two plazas on either side of the The Link.
Timeline:
Construction 2017 – 2019.
Developer:
City of Dublin
Project Team:
Architect: endrestudio
Engineer of Record: T.Y.Lin International
Contractor: Kokosing Construction Company
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