Details Of Proposed Cycle & Pedestrian Improvements In Naas.

Wednesday, 20 October 2021 09:40

KCC is proposing to carry out works on the Kilcullen Road.

Kildare County Council has launched a public consultation on plans for cycle and pedestrian user imporovements on the Kilcullen Road, in Naas.

The project will encompass sections of the route from Ballymore Road/Kilcullen Road junction to Fairgreen Street/Newbridge Road junction at Murtagh’s Corner, and will include:

Installation of protected segregated cycle tracks on both sides of the carriageway from Ballymore Road/Kilcullen Road junction to Fairgreen Street/Newbridge Road junction (Murtagh’s Corner).
Installation of a continuously raised footpath and cycle track across Corban’s Lane and St. Michael’s Terrace for additional safety to vulnerable road users.
Removal of nine (9) on street parking spaces to accommodate protected segregated cycle and pedestrian infrastructure from Ballymore Road/Kilcullen Road junction to Fairgreen Street/Newbridge Road junction (Murtagh’s Corner).
Installation of a raised junction table and pedestrian crossing point at Kilcullen Road/Corban’s Lane junction.

The project is on public display until November 19th, and can be accessed here

Drawings may also be viewed, by appointment, at Kildare County Council's headquarters, Áras Chill Dara, Naas

The closing date for submissions is December 3rd.

🚲 Proposed Cycle and Pedestrian Improvements on the Kilcullen Road

🔍 Proposed works will be available for inspection from Tuesday 19th October to Friday 19th November

For more information ▶️ https://t.co/GnBNilIJSU pic.twitter.com/Rt7wXJmXWX
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) October 19, 2021

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