SCHEME DESCRIPTION
The proposed scheme provides a shared two-way cycle and pedestrian facility to connect to an existing facility within the village of Ballinderreen. This consists of a 760m long, 3.0m wide cycle track adjacent to the N67 southbound carriageway. It will tie into the existing footpath at the service station, where a new controlled pedestrian and cyclist crossing will also be installed.
The proposal also includes a small section of one-way cycle lane, 2.0m wide, between the footpath and the northbound carriageway for a length of approximately 30m. As a result of the new controlled crossing located at the termination point of the new cycle lane, the existing uncontrolled crossing at the service station will be removed.
SCHEME OBJECTIVES
- Reduce the risk of collisions between vulnerable road users and vehicles, especially at the end of the existing shared cycle and pedestrian facility south of the village.
- Improve connectivity for vulnerable road users in the locality to amenities within the village of Ballinderreen, including the local shop, childcare facility, church, primary school, etc.
- Improve the accessibility of walking and cycling for users of all ages and abilities.
PLANNING PERMISSION
Galway County Council made an application under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) on the 8th of December 2023 for the N67 South of Ballinderreen Cycleway, County Galway, in accordance with Part 11 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Development consent was approved on the 08/04/2024 at the Monthly Meeting of the Loughrea Municipal District.
COMPULSORY PURCHASE ORDER
Galway County Council Compulsory Purchase Order No.1 2025
(Physical Infrastructure, Fire and Emergency Services and Climate Change)
for the N67 South of Ballinderreen Cycleway.
Galway County Council (hereinafter referred to as “the local authority”), in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Section 76 of the Housing Act, 1966, and the Third Schedule thereto, as extended by Section 10 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act, 1960, as substituted by Section 86 of the Housing Act, 1966, as amended by Section 6 and the Second Schedule to the Roads Act, 1993, and as amended by the Planning and Development Act, 2000, has made an order entitled as above which is about to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for confirmation.
If confirmed, the order will authorise the local authority to acquire compulsorily the land described in the First Schedule hereto for the purposes of the construction of the N67 South of Ballinderreen Cycleway and all ancillary and consequential works, including the provision of structures, road pavement, road markings, access and accommodation works, and other ancillary works, in the townlands of:
- Pollagh (ID: 63552)
- Gortaroe (ID: 62240)
- Ballinderreen (ID: 60200)
N67 South of Ballinderreen Cycleway CPO Confirmation Order (PDF,27.87KB)
Compulsory Purchase Order & Schedule.pdf (PDF,756.9KB)