Plans are progressing for works across Galway City to improve pedestrian, cycling, and public transport infrastructure under the Bus Connects scheme.
As part of providing for the new bus network for Galway, it is proposed there will be upgrade works to existing bus stops, relocation of existing bus stops, and construction of new bus stops.
It is proposed the works undertaken will include measures to improve pedestrian safety and convenience through the provision of bus stops, crossing points, and line marking.
The city council is inviting submissions as part of a public consultation required for a Section 38 application to carry out these works.
In conjunction with the NTA, measures are proposed under Section 38 at the following locations:
East Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| 012 | Ballybrit Southbound | Shortening of cycle lane, realignment of existing lane and associated road marking. |
| 023/024 | Calbro Retail Park Northbound/Southbound | Provision of central island on Tuam Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes |
West Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| 016 | Barna Road / Cappagh Road Eastbound | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking |
| 048/049 | Cuan na Coille Northbound/Southbound | Provision of central island on Bishop O’Donnell Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes. |
| 085/ 086 | Lios Carraig Northbound/ Lios Carraig Southbound |
Provision of central island on Threadneedle Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes. Provision of double yellow lines. |
| 104 | Cartúr Mór (Clybaun Road) | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 130 | Slí na Craoibhe Northbound (Clybaun Road) | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 163 | Dún Na Carraige Westbound | Provision of central island on Salthill Road Upper. Extension of footway to edge of carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 169 | Atlantaquaria Eastbound | Realignment of kerb and associated road marking. Provision of double yellow lines. |
Central Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| 043 | Corrib Village Northbound | Extension of footway. Provision of controlled pedestrian crossing with belisha beacons and central island and associated road marking. |
| 057/079 | Dyke Road Car Park Northbound / Headford Road Lidl Southbound | Provision of central island on Headford Road and associated road marking. |
| 182 | Westside Pitches | Extension of bus lane and associated road marking. |
| 186 | St Francis’ Home | Extension of footway into carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 187 | Dangan Heights (N59) | Provision of central island on N59 and associated alteration to road marking. |
Drawings showing the proposed works are available online here and may also be inspected for a period of one month until Tuesday, August 4 (each day excluding weekends and public holidays) from 9a.m. to 4p.m. at: Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91 X4K8.
Observations and submissions relating to the above-mentioned proposed works may be made in writing to the Active Travel Team, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91 X4K8, at the link above, or by email to ActiveTravel@GalwayCity.ie.
The latest date for receipt of such representations is 4pm on Tuesday, August 4.
