Galway City Western Distributor Road (WDR) Cycle Scheme

Written By Property District

Closing Date for Submissions: Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Notice of Proposed Development by a Local Authority

Development: Galway Western Distributor Road (WDR) Cycle Scheme
Applicant: Galway City Council
Date of Notice: 5 June 2025

In accordance with Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), and Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Galway City Council hereby gives notice of the following proposed development:

Description of the Proposed Development

The proposed scheme includes the enhancement of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure along the 2.9 km stretch of the Western Distributor Road, from Cappagh Roundabout (western end) to Deane Roundabout (eastern end) in Galway City.

Key elements of the proposal include:

  • Cycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements:

    • Introduction of segregated cycle tracks on both sides of the carriageway from Cappagh Roundabout to Clybaun Roundabout

    • Installation of bollards to existing cycle lanes from Clybaun Roundabout to Deane Roundabout

    • Upgrades to all roundabouts (except Cappagh) to include enhanced cycling infrastructure

  • Crossing Enhancements:

    • Installation of 6 new zebra crossings

    • Upgrade of 2 existing pedestrian crossings

  • Public Transport Improvements:

    • Installation of a new bus stop between Ballymoneen and Clybaun Roundabouts

    • Upgrade of existing bus stops along the entire route

  • Public Realm Enhancements:

    • Upgraded public lighting

    • Landscaping works

    • Drainage amendments

Environmental and Appropriate Assessment Screening

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Report has been prepared. In accordance with Article 120(1)(b)(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), it has been determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is not required.

Any person may apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination within 4 weeks of the date of this notice (i.e. by 3 July 2025), by writing to:

The Secretary,
An Bord Pleanála,
64 Marlborough Street,
Dublin 1, D01 V902

An Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report has also been completed and concludes that a full Appropriate Assessment is not required for this development.

Viewing the Plans and Particulars

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available:

Making a Submission or Observation

Submissions or observations in relation to the proposed development, with respect to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, may be made on or before Tuesday, 22 July 2025, via the following methods:

All submissions should be clearly marked:
“Galway Western Distributor Road (WDR) Cycle Scheme”

Please note that submissions, including the names of those making them, will form part of the statutory Chief Executive’s report to the elected members and may appear in the minutes of council meetings and in the public domain.

Galway City Council is subject to the Freedom of Information Acts (1997 & 2014) and Data Protection Acts (1988 & 2003) (as amended).

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