Carlow Southern Relief Road Public Consultation 3: Emerging Preferred Option

Carlow County Council, in partnership with Laois County Council and the Department of Transport (DoT), invite those who live in, work in or travel through the study area along the southern edge of Carlow Town and any other interested parties to participate in the third non-statutory public consultation for the Carlow Southern Relief Road (CSRR).

Share your views in person on the 20th & 22nd October 2026 and online between the 20th October and the 3rd of November 2026.

The Carlow Southern Relief Road (CSRR) is a long-term strategic transport proposal for the town of Carlow. Project Carlow 2040 calls for a new, connected transport network to help remove through-traffic from Carlow town centre, reduce congestion and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Carlow-Graiguecullen Local Transport Plan (LTP), notes that the CSRR will enhance regional connectivity between the Midlands and the South-East, while also promoting walking, cycling, and public transport use.

The project will link Graiguecullen with Eastern Carlow and improve journey times for those who live, work or spend time in the area.

What’s happening now?

The project is nearing the completion of Phase 2 Options Selection, and following the feedback received at Public Consultation no. 2 and a detailed assessment of the Route Corridor Options, an Emerging Preferred Option has been identified.

Share your views

We invite you to come along to our public consultation events to meet the project team, find out more about the project and share your feedback on the Emerging Preferred Option. Your views will help identify the Preferred Option and shape the next phase of the project.

In Person Public Consultation Events will take place on:

You’re also invited to take part in public consultation online from the 20th October to the 3rd November 2026. You can view all project information, drawings and share your views by completing a short questionnaire on our dedicated project website at: www.carlowsouthernreliefroad.ie.

Project information and questionnaires will be available at County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow from 20th October. If you cannot attend our in-person events and are unable to access the website, please feel free to contact the project team by:

Phone: +353 (0)1 696 6220 and state your call relates to CarlowSouthern Relief Road,

Email: CSRR@aecom.com

Post: CSRR, AECOM, 4th Floor, One Burlington Plaza, Burlington Road, Dublin, D04 RH96

What happens next?

We look forward to receiving your feedback during this consultation period. We welcome the opportunity to engage with landowners along the Emerging Preferred Option. Following your feedback on the Emerging Preferred Option, the Options Selection process will be finalised and a Preferred Option will be identified. This will be presented to the public to conclude Phase 2 – Options Selection.

The project will then progress into Phase 3 Design and Environmental Evaluation. Subject to funding and approvals, designs will be developed for the Preferred Option. Landowner and stakeholder engagement will be a key part of this stage of the project.