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.
Below is a partial list of days that are reserved each year for use by the City of Dublin and requests will not be accepted during any of these dates/times:
The actual lighting dates will change each year depending on circumstances surrounding each event/celebration. The yearly schedule will be posted on Dublin’s website. When special lighting patterns are not in service, the bridge will remain lit using an all-white scheme.
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 impact our community. The following lighting schemes/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.
Use the calendar to see when The Link will change colors. Share your photos of the illuminated bridge using #TheDublinLink!
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Red, white and blue
Jan. 22
Lunar New Year
Red and gold
Feb. 3
Wear Red Day
Red
Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Pink
Feb. 20
Presidents Day
Red, white and blue
Feb. 22
World Encephalitis Day
Red
Feb. 28
Rare Disease Day
Pink and blue
March 3
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Week
Blue
March 4
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Blue and green
March 9-18
St. Patrick’s Day
Green
March 22
First Night of Ramadan
Green and white
April 8
National Donate Life Month
Blue and green
April 20
Eid ul-Fitr
Green and white
April 24
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Purple
April 29
Make-A-Wish World Wish Day
Blue
May 1
Mental Health Month
Green and white
May 8
Turquoise Takeover: Lung Cancer Awareness
Turquoise
May 15
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Blue
May 17
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
Pink
May 18
National Eosinophil Awareness Week
Magenta
May 26-28
Dublin High School Graduations
Green and white
May 29
Memorial Day
Red, white and blue
May 30-June 4
the Memorial Tournament
Green and white
June 14
Flag Day
Red, white and blue
June 19
Juneteenth
Red, white, blue, green and yellow
June 21
Show Your Stripes Day for Climate Change Awareness
Red and blue
June 23-24
Pride Celebration
Rainbow
July 3-4
Independence Day
Red, white and blue
Aug. 1
Appendix Cancer Awareness Month
Amber
Aug. 3-6
Dublin Irish Festival
Green and white
Aug. 7
Purple Heart Day
Purple and white
Aug. 14
Pakistan Independence Day
Green and white
Aug. 15
Indian Independence Day
Orange, green and white
Sept. 1
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gold
Sept. 4
Labor Day
Red, white and blue
Sept. 11
9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Red, white and blue
Sept. 21-22
JASCO Grassroots Summit
Red and white
Sept. 23
Bridge to Brighter: Childhood Cancer & Sickle Cell Disease Awareness
Yellow and burgundy
Oct. 15
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Blue and pink
Oct. 27
Cumhuriyet Bayrami (Turkish Republic Day)
Red and white
Oct. 31
Halloween
Orange, purple and grey
Nov. 2
Light the World in Teal for Alzheimer’s Foundation
Teal
Nov. 10-11
Veterans Day
Red, white and blue
Nov. 12
Diwali
Orange and purple
Nov. 22-23
Thanksgiving
Orange, yellow and burgundy
Nov. 29
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Dark purple
Nov. 30
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Periwinkle
Dec 6
World Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness Day
Blue
Dec. 7-15
Hanukkah
Blue and white
Dec. 22-25
Christmas
Green, white and red
Dec. 26-31
Kwanzaa
Red, white and green
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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The complete Dublin City Code is available online at American Legal City Ordinance website. Information staff at the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library are available to help navigate this website.
This Revised Charter, as adopted on March 19, 1996, became effective on July 4, 1996.
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