Significant upgrade works on walking and cycling infrastructure by Eglinton Canal in Galway’s Westend have gotten underway this week.
Galway City Council is carrying out Active Travel works on Eglinton Canal and its connections to the surrounding streets on the west side of the city.
The works which will see the upgrading of the canal towpath, junctions and carriageways from Claddagh Road connection to Ravens Terrace.
They will also involve the inclusion of a raised platform between Ravens Terrace at Monahan’s Centra to Monroes and onto The Lock keepers at the beginning of the canal walkway on Dominick Street.
Resurfacing works will also take place along the entire canal towpath, to the junction on University Road (Wards Shop).
These works will facilitate Active Travel along the Eglinton Canal, from the junction on Father Griffin Road to the junction with University Road.
This includes resurfacing the route, and the installation of crossing points with zebra crossings, buildouts and raised platforms at appropriate intervals.
The project will be split into 3 main sections beginning with:
·        Upper Dominick Street to Claddagh Quay
·        University Road (Wards Corner) to Presentation Road
·        Presentation Road to Dominick Street
Localised access will be maintained at all times, and diversion signage will be in place for the works.
These works will be carried out by Jons Civil Engineering Ltd in conjunction with Galway City Council and the National Transport Authority.
For more information check out https://www.jonscivil.ie/ and https://www.galwaycity.ie/active-travel#6
