What We Know as Waterford Road works in Kilkenny City move to next stage
The programme of works is scheduled to continue for the next four to five months, with pedestrian and cyclist friendly roundabouts and raised pedestrian crossings being installed.
Kilkenny County Council has provided an update on the Waterford Road Pedestrian and Cyclist Improvement Scheme.
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.
The current stage of the works will result in pedestrian and cyclist friendly roundabouts with raised pedestrian crossings on each arm of the roundabout, according to the council.
The roundabouts will have single lane entries which are the appropriate design for urban areas for road safety and this roundabout type can accommodate up to 25,000 vehicles per day, significantly greater than the capacity demand at this location.
The programme of works is scheduled to continue for the next four to five months.
“The purpose of this scheme is to improve the walking and cycling facilities on the Waterford Road,” a spokesperson for Kilkenny County Council said.
“This is to ensure that commuters using this route and students travelling to the five schools in the immediate vicinity have safe, viable, alternative modes of transport.
“The benefits will extend to residents in the locality on completion,” the spokesperson added.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the public for their understanding during the works.”