Coonagh Knockalisheen Distributor road

• Tender for Coonagh Knockalisheen Distributor road
• Knockalisheen Distributor road Constraints study June 2008

The Need for the Project

Limerick City Council has identified the need for the provision of a distributor road along the north west of the city extending from Coonagh Roundabout on the N18 northwards to the Knockalisheen Road. The proposed scheme will also provide a link road to Moyross and an upgrade of the Knockalisheen Road. The need for the scheme has been further identified as an important aspect of the current Moyross regeneration programme which has recommended that a distributor road from Coonagh Roundabout northwards including an access road to the Moyross area be progressed as a matter of urgency. The proposed Coonagh/Knockalisheen Distributor Road is approximately 3km in length.

The knockalisheen Road upgrade will involve improvement to a suitable urban road standard and include a widening to accommodate footpaths and cycle lanes. The upgrade of the Knockalisheen Road is over a length of approximately 1.7km.

Progress to Date

An initial study area was identified and a constraints study was undertaken which identified all factors to be considered in the development of the scheme. From identification of the constraints a number of route options for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road were developed. The preferred route was then chosen based on consideration of the following environmental and engineering factors:

• Existing development, land use and planning;
• Engineering and topography;
• Utilities;
• Geology and hydrogeology;
• Socio economic data;
• Flora, fauna and fisheries;
• Archaeology and Cultural Heritage;
• Landscape and Visual Aspects.

What Happens Next?

Views expressed as a result of this public consultation will be considered during the further development of the preliminary design of the scheme and during the advancement of the statutory planning procedures which may involve the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement which would be submitted to An Bord Pleanala for determination.

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