Mill Road Active Travel Scheme creates an important connection on the Northside

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, launching the Mill Road Active Travel scheme, accompanied by Bishop Brendan Leahy, Director of Services for Transportation and Mobility, Patricia Liddy, Conor Sheehan TD, Councillor Frankie Daly, Principal of Scoil Íde Ray D’Arcy, Principal of St. Munchin’s College, Shane FitzGerald, members of the Active Travel Team, representatives from NTA, construction partners Shareridge and design consultants Ryan Hanley.

Mill Road Active Travel Scheme is officially launched and has been described as a “life-changing investment” for all on the Northside of Limerick City

The official launch of the Mill Road Active Travel Scheme has been described as a “life-changing investment in the health and safety” of the children and residents on the Northside of Limerick City.

The launch of the scheme follows the completion of 1.4 km of infrastructure, which aims to improve safety and connectivity for people on the Northside of Limerick City, particularly pupils attending Scoil Íde and students of St. Munchin’s College.

As part of the newly launched scheme, residents will have access to a new off-road shared path, several raised pedestrian crossings, and comprehensive traffic calming measures. In a commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity, the project also included the planting of over 280 new trees along the route.

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Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said the scheme is “another life changing investment in the health and safety of our children and residents”.

He noted the project will create a safe environment for residents and children in the area, saying, “Where there was once a gap and a missing footpath and dangerous road, there is now a dedicated, safe path for pupils from Scoil Íde and St. Munchin’s to walk, scoot, or cycle to school.

“This transformation was only possible thanks to the immense collaboration and patience of the local residents, the schools, the Limerick Diocese, the Active Travel team and the National Transport Authority. On behalf of those children and indeed all the residents, I say thank you.”

Príomh Chomhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Councillor Catherine Slattery, added, “The Mill Road Active Travel scheme is an example of good quality infrastructure that directly benefits the public and a demonstration of what can be achieved when the executive and elected members work together to provide critical infrastructure for our communities. This scheme improves safety for families in the Mill Road and Corbally areas, and we look forward to seeing more projects like this in the coming years.”

Director of Services for Transportation and Mobility, Patricia Liddy, said the project is a “practical result” of the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport strategy.

She said, “This project successfully delivers a high-quality, off-road shared path and critical safety improvements, which are already encouraging a modal shift in the area. The Mill Road scheme is a practical result of Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy, demonstrating the commitment of this Council to building a functional, integrated and sustainable transport network. We are proud that our focus on efficient delivery has positioned Limerick City and County Council among the top three local authorities in the country for active travel infrastructure.”

LCCC also confirmed that works on the Corbally Road scheme have commenced, which will further enhance the safety of the environment around the schools and contribute to a safer, more integrated network for the Corbally area.