N63 Liss to Abbey realignment scheme
Overview of the proposed road development
The proposed N63 Liss to Abbey realignment scheme involves the construction of a new 2.3 km section of national secondary road, along with all ancillary and consequential works, including a bridge over the River Abbert.
Pedestrian and cycle facilities are included, primarily along the route of the existing N63. The development is located in the townlands of Culliagh North, Culliagh South, Liss, Abbey, Chapelfield, Clashard, Moyne, and Newtown in County Galway.
General description of the proposed road development
Key elements of the proposed development include:
- Construction of approximately 2.3 km of new type 2 single carriageway road (predominantly offline)
- One new roundabout at the western end to connect with the existing N63
- Two new priority junctions connecting to the L6159 and L6234, including minor local road realignments
- One new clear-span steel girder bridge over the Abbert River
- Several piped culverts and two box culverts over existing field ditches
- Three flood alleviation box culverts
- Pedestrian and cycle facilities, mainly along the existing N63
- Earthworks including:
- Excavation of unsuitable material
- Rock excavation and processing
- Recovery and reuse of materials
- Accommodation works including access roads and entrances
- Drainage works including:
- Attenuation ponds designed per sustainable drainage principles
- Surface water treatment, spill containment, and attenuation facilities
- Utility and service diversions including:
- Medium voltage (10 kV/20 kV) overhead lines
- EIR overhead lines
- Safety infrastructure including:
- Safety barriers, public lighting, and fencing
- Viewing area for Knockmoy Abbey, with parking
- Landscaping, signage, lighting, and other ancillary works
- Farm access tracks and related accommodation works
- Environmental protection measures and other ancillary works
Key documents
CPO and planning documents
Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR):
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A1-1 – Figure A3-7
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A4-1 – Figure A4-10
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A4-11 – Figure A4-18
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A4-19 – Figure A4-33
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A7-1 – Figure A7-12
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A8-1 – Figure A8-2
EIAR – Vol. 3 Figures – Figure A14-1 – Figure A14-3
EIAR – Vol. 4 Appendices – Appendix A1-1 - Appendix A7-10
EIAR – Vol. 4 Appendices – Appendix A8-1 - Appendix A10-1
Additional documents
Design Report
Design Report – Vol. 2 Figures – 0001 - 0009
Design Report – Vol. 2 Figures – 0010 - 0023
Design Report – Vol. 2 Figures – 0101 - 0112