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A project to install a 4km Regional Road Cycleway along the R132 Dundalk Inner Relief Road has commenced according to Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan.
The Minister was responding to a question from Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd who sought the expected timelines for the commencement of the project along with a planned road project in Drogheda.
He further stated that both projects will be brought to public consultation and planning in 2023, and are expected to commence construction in 2024 and will be completed in 2025.
Responding to Deputy O’Dowd the Minister said:
“The Pathfinder Programme of 35 exemplar projects and initiatives was launched in October 2022, with the aim of demonstrating the benefits of sustainable mobility measures and the potential pathways for efficient replication and scaling up of similar initiatives across the country.
“The delivery of these projects, which span 19 counties, 500 schools, 5 cities and include transformative public transport projects, will form a key part of the implementation of the National Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP).
“As the Deputy refers, there are two projects being led by Louth County Council as part of this Programme - Dundalk Regional Road Cycleway and Rathmullan Road and Marley’s Lane, Drogheda.
“In respect of the Dundalk Regional Road Cycleway, a 4km section of cycleway along the R132 Dundalk Inner Relief Road will be delivered to increase permeability, improve active travel facilities and increase overall cycle commuter safety.
“The Rathmullan Road and Marley’s Lane project in Drogheda will create a safer and more sustainable transport link between local schools, healthcare facilities, and sports and leisure facilities along Marley’s Lane and the upper part of Rathmullan Road, to the town centre of Drogheda, in line with the 15-minute Neighbourhood concept.
“At this juncture, both projects have commenced. Louth County Council has appointed design consultants and work to develop options is underway. It is anticipated that both projects will be brought to public consultation and planning in 2023, will commence construction in 2024 and will be completed in 2025.”
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