Carlow County Council with the support of the Department of Transport announces the appointment of consultants, Roughan and O’Donovan Ltd. / AECOM Ireland Ltd. Alliance, to advance the Carlow Southern Relief Road through the design and planning phases of the scheme.
The scheme was identified within the National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027 and the appointment of consultants for the provision of Technical Consultancy Services for Phases 1-4 of the Carlow Southern Relief Road is a major milestone in the delivery of this project.
Following the announcement, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council, Cllr. Fergal Browne said, “I warmly welcome the appointment of consultants to this project, which marks an important step forward and I look forward to seeing the project progress through the phases. The Carlow Southern Relief Road is a critical infrastructural development for our County. It will not only improve the quality of life for residents by alleviating congestion but also provide significant opportunities for growth and development in the region when complete. I commend the Department of Transport for their continued dedication to Carlow and the region”.
The objectives of the development of the Carlow Southern Relief Road extends to:
• Reduce the volume of the vehicular traffic in the town centre,
• Reduce the mode share of car transport,
• Increase cycling as a mode share,
• Increase bus transport as a mode share.
Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr. Fintan Phelan said, “I am delighted with this great news and to see plans progressing to bring the Carlow Southern Relief Road to fruition. This significant infrastructure project will enhance the quality of life for those living in Carlow Town and will boost the local economy by alleviating congestion in the Town”.
Speaking about the project, Coilin O’Reilly, Chief Executive Carlow County Council said, “The progression of this scheme marks a major milestone in enhancing the infrastructure supporting Carlow. The scheme, when complete, will connect strategic important elements of the existing land transport around Carlow and the surrounding areas. It will offer a quality walking and cycling infrastructure around the town. It will provide the orbital route that defines the development boundary on the south side of the town and will provide the infrastructure to ensure access to critical services such as education, healthcare and employment”.
For further information, please contact:
Pádraig O’Gorman
Director of Services – Transportation, Environment and Climate Action, Capital Projects, Building Control and Emergency Services.
pogorman@carlowcoco.ie