A NEW section of dual carriageway from the Tesco Roundabout at Coonagh to the newly constructed roundabout on Cratloe Road will be opened this Friday (October 3).
Marking a major milestone in the delivery of the long-awaited Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road Scheme, the partial opening represents “a significant step forward in improving connectivity and traffic flow in the area”, Limerick City and County Council said.
“While substantial completion of the full dual carriageway cannot take place until the entire route between Coonagh and Knockalisheen is finished, this development will provide immediate benefits to road users and the local community.”
The timing of the coincides with the 24-hour road closure of Cratloe Road (from the Country Club to Killard), which commences on Monday October 6. This closure is to facilitate essential construction works on Cratloe Road.
The newly opened section of dual carriageway will help accommodate additional traffic and ease congestion during the Cratloe Road closure, the Council said. Local access for residents will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.
Mayor John Moran deemed this development on the north side of the city as a key element of “our ambition for Limerick”.
“It cannot happen without full access what planners call ‘permeability’. The opening of this section of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road helps unlock an opportunity for a more dynamic, and more connected, Northside. I am looking forward to seeing it operational and improving access to education, jobs and services for thousands of people.”
