Work has recommenced on the Bóthar Stiofáin Cycle Network this week after breaking for Christmas, with traffic disruption expected until early April.
The next phase of works, which has begun this week, requires the closure of the southbound lane of Bóthar Stiofáin for ten weeks.
The lane closure will be implemented on a 24-hour basis, with a one-way system running from south to north between the entrance to the Gateway Shopping Park and Rahoon Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained,
A newsletter has been issued to local residents and businesses to inform them of this disruption, and this is available by clicking on this link.
Works in the scheme include upgrades to 870m of Bothar Stiofáin between the junctions with the Rahoon Road and Western Distributor Road.
This will create segregated cycle tracks on both sides of the carriageway and add a footpath to the eastern side of the carriageway.
The project will also include four new raised zebra crossing points on the road, as well as upgraded public lighting, landscaping and drainage amendments.
The goal of the scheme is to improve safety, reduce vehicle speeds, and contribute towards an increased number of trips in the area by pedestrians and cyclists.
