BREAKING: Exciting new plans for the Waterford Road in Kilkenny announced
What do you think of these brand new upgrade works on the horizon for Kilkenny City?
Big plans are afoot following the announcement of significant works in Kilkenny City.
The local authority has announced that the Waterford Road Pedestrian and Cyclist Improvement Scheme is now progressing to construction stage, following the completion of the detailed design and planning process.
The project forms part of the wider Active Travel Programme for Kilkenny City and is one of the key radial routes into the city centre.
It's hoped the scheme will deliver significant community benefits, including; improved connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, calmer traffic environments in neighbourhoods and enhanced road safety for all road users; pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and public transport passengers.
Feedback from public consultations has guided the design process and informed the programme of delivery. The Freshford Road and Granges Road corridor, prioritised as a key school route, was completed last year and attention now turns to the Waterford Road scheme.
Construction will commence in October 2025 and continue into 2026. Funding has been secured under the National Transport Authority’s Active Travel Programme, ensuring delivery of upgraded footpaths and segregated cycle facilities between the Waterford Road Roundabout and the roundabout at the intersection of the Waterford Road and Bohernatounish Road, a dedicated school bus bay serving Kilkenny School Project and two new pedestrian crossings to improve access for residents of Springfields and Hollybank.
Meanwhile, phase two of the works will involve the installation of upgraded footpaths and cycle facilities between the roundabout at the intersection of the Waterford Road and Bohernatounish Road and Nuncio Road Roundabout along with safer roundabout crossings, with pedestrian and cyclist facilities on all arms and school bus bay serving Presentation Secondary School.
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