I require new road signage for my area - who should I contact?
Neighbourhood Watch signs are purchased by the Residents Association in your area. However Galway City Council will arrange to erect this signage for you.
If you have a request for signage you should email or put your request in writing to:
Roads and Transportation Maintenance Section,
Galway City Council,
College Road,
Galway, H91 X4K8.
Telephone: 091 536400
E-mail: roads@galwaycity.ie
Please outline the reason for your request, a brief description of the sign type and the location where you require the signage to be placed.
I wish to report a Damaged Sign
What are the speed limits on Galway City Roads?
View speed limits on roads in Galway City.
I have a query about Road Lining/Road Markings - who should I contact?
Road Markings or linings include 'White Stop Lines', 'Double Yellow Lines', and 'Disabled Parking Bays'. Road Markings can fade after some time and if you would like to request repainting of road markings, or to request a road marking for your area you should contact the Roads section as follows:
Roads and Transportation Maintenance Section,
Galway City Council,
College Road,
Galway, H91 X4K8.
Telephone: 091 536400
E-mail: roads@galwaycity.ie
If you require new road markings, please include a photograph the proposed location for the road markings and a detailed description of the road markings you require.
I have a query about Traffic Calming Ramps for my area - who should I contact?
Speeding in residential areas can cause road accidents, affect the quality of life of local residents and pedestrians, children and the elderly.
Traffic calming uses physical measures to slow traffic and improve safety for road users. Some of the traffic calming measures implemented by Galway City Council includes:
Speed ramps and cushions - to slow down vehicles.
Chicanes and roundabouts.
Modified junctions, e.g. to prohibit u-turns, etc.
Weight restrictions, e.g. to stop Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) using a street.
To request a traffic calming measure for your area, send the details of your request to the roads section of Galway City Council in writing.
Please include the following information:
Your contact name, address and phone number.
A map of the area indicating where ramps are suggested,
Description of location e.g. Outside house number, In estate name.
A photograph of the street or road (if possible)
Send your request to:
Roads and Transportation Maintenance Section,
Galway City Council,
College Road,
Galway, H91 X4K8.
E-mail: roads@galwaycity.ie
The roads section will assess the request and propose a solution.