The Crescent/Sea Road Junction Upgrade

Update - December 2024

Good progress is being made on The Crescent/Sea Road Junction Upgrade Active Travel Scheme.  Works on the junction have been substantially completed in advance of the Christmas period.  This upgrade will provide a more convenient and safe experience for walkers and wheelers in the area.

Works completed to date include the construction of a new pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Fr. Griffin Avenue, and the tightening of the Crescent/Sea Road junction, to reduce vehicle speeds.  New rain gardens have also been installed, and these will reduce surface water flooding and enhance biodiversity.

Construction activity has now been paused for the festive period.  When works resume in the New Year, the project will continue with the construction of a new footpath along the west side of The Crescent, and further safety enhancements.

This project is funded by the National Transport Authority.  The works are being completed by John Madden & Sons Ltd. and Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates are the Consulting Engineers, on behalf of Galway City Council.

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