Five route corridor options for new Tullamore to Kilbeggan Road

Five route corridor options have been identified for the proposed new N52 Tullamore Kilbeggan Link Road.

A public consultation process on the five route options is now underway and will continue until December 11.

One of the route corridors runs along the route of the existing road. All of the other four route corridors are predominately located to the east of the existing route but connect with the existing route for varying distances near the endpoints at Tullamore and Kilbeggan.

Offaly County Council, in partnership with Westmeath County Council and in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), invites residents of the local area, members of the public and interested parties to participate in this latest public consultation phase.

The councils say that the delivery of the project is a priority as the current road operates above capacity, carrying over 14,000 vehicles per day.

“Safety is compromised by a narrow hard shoulder and many at grade junctions and private access points,” the council says.

The overall aim of the proposed new scheme is to improve connectivity within the Midlands and address existing operational and safety issues,

A brochure is being posted to all households within the study area, which includes a map of the Route Corridor Options and a questionnaire to provide you with an opportunity to submit your views at this stage of the design process. People can also view the project online at www.n52tullamoretokilbeggan.ie

In compliance with current COVID-19 measures, and to provide access to project information in a safe environment, an online consultation room is available at www.n52tullamoretokilbeggan.ie. All project information, including an interactive map of the route corridor options and the consultation questionnaire, is available to view and submit online.

The N52 project team is available to answer any questions and provide information to assist people with their submission. To arrange a telephone call or online consultation with a member of the project team, you can contact them by phone, email, or via the online meeting booking facility on the project website. Online meetings will be facilitated during the week of November 23-27.

Submissions must be made by Friday, December 11, by email to info@n52tullamoretokilbeggan.ie or by post to N52 Tullamore to Kilbeggan Project Team, RPS, West Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

The project team can be contacted at the above email address or telephone 01 5239274 (Monday – Friday).