Look at rapid progress of new Lidl depot in Newbridge from the sky

Construction of a new new Lidl distribution centre on the outskirts of Newbridge is progressing at a fast pace with hundreds of workers on site every day.

This drone photo by Derek Clifford shows the sheer scale of the 54,000 sq/m facility building - about the size of seven football pitches - on the side of the R445 between Naas and Newbridge.

The sprawling 31 hectare site (77 acres) is located between Naas Enterprise Park and the Pfizer plant and needs traffic restrictions in the area because of the volume of vehicles entering and exiting.

The image is taken from the M7 motorway side of the development.

John Paul Construction is the main contractor for the €80m project which has imposed roadworks along the R445.

It is due to open in coming months and will employ 350 staff.

The warehouse will be one of the biggest in Ireland and will include 352 parking spaces to cater for staff.

In the photo, you can also see the new 1.5km distributor road and Roundabout linking the R445 regional road with the Great Connell area which is in the designs.

Two houses and sheds were demolished in the area to clear the site.

A total of 32 cycle parking spaces are also provided for.

A 400m stretch of the R445 regional road will be upgraded as part of the proposed development including junction reconfigurations and partial realignment.