Scheme Overview
The Eglinton Canal Active Travel Scheme entails the upgrade of 880m of paths to facilitate safe cycling, walking, and wheeling in a busy area of Galway’s Westend. The project facilitates Active Travel along the Eglinton Canal, from the junction on Father Griffin Road to the junction with University Road. The works include resurfacing the route, and the construction of new zebra crossing points and traffic calming measures including build-outs and raised platforms. The route facilitates pedestrian and cyclist connections to destinations including Galway Cathedral, University of Galway, and University Hospital Galway, as well as Galway City Centre and the Spanish Arch.
This project received funding from Fáilte Ireland, as part of the Destination Towns initiative to allow Councils to enhance public spaces. The scheme formed part of the National Tourism Development Authority's work to drive a better regional spread of overseas and domestic visitors and spend. The project was also part-funded by the National Transport Authority.
This scheme was opened by Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Eddie Hoare, and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. in May 2024.
