Scheme Overview
Update - September 2024
Works to enhance the junction of The Crescent/Sea Road are to begin from October 7 2024. These works are scheduled to take five months.
This scheme will deliver improved safety for walkers, wheelers and cyclists, including vulnerable road users and children.
The works will include:
- The provision of raised tables at the entrance to Crescent Green and The Crescent/Sea Road junction.
- The narrowing of the Sea Road junction.
- Provision of footpath along The Crescent South linking bus stop with Medical Centre.
- Incorporation of rain gardens into The Crescent/ Sea Road junction upgrade with increased planting.
- The provision of a pedestrian crossing on Fr Griffin Avenue directly west of the junction with St Pauls Road.
- The provision of a pedestrian crossing on The Crescent, directly east of the junction with Palmyra Park.
- Provision of safety bollards and road marking on Sherwood Avenue, Taylor’s Hill and St Mary’s Road approaches to Scóil Fhúrsa.
- Small adjustment of Bus Stop on The Crescent moved to safer location along new footpath.
This project is funded by the National Transport Authority and delivered by Galway City Council. A contractor is being appointed to carry out the works.
Residents will be updated as this scheme progresses, and every effort will be made to minimise disruption during these works. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
If you have any queries or questions, email activetravel@galwaycity.ie or call us on 091 536400.
Drawing - Planned works in the vicinity of The Crescent / Sea Road Junction
Drawing - Planned works in the vicinity of Scoil Fhursa
Information Leaflets
Information Leaflet No. 1 - September 2024