Development works have been proposed to build footpaths and cycle tracks in Navan, Co Meath.

The works involve the construction of 2.9km of segregated cycle and pedestrian facilities. The project will start at Beechmount Junction on the Trim Road (R161), moving north eastwards to the roundabout at the Solstice Art Centre, then going east onto Circular Road to meet the R147.

From the R147, a two-way cycle track and pedestrian footpath will travel north eastwards on the River Boyne side of the R147, where it will join up with the cycle facilities on the new bridge to cross the River Boyne. The track will continue out the Kentstown Road to the junction with Convent Lane.

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At Convent Lane, the footpaths will be upgraded and a shared on-road space for cyclists and vehicular traffic will be provided. Segregated facilities will also be provided for cyclists and pedestrians as far as the railway bridge, at which point. The scheme terminates at the top of Convent Lane at the junction with Elm Park.

Construction works along the route include:

• Construction of new kerb lines for new footpath and/or cycle tracks

• Earthworks – excavations of portions of existing verges, of existing roadway/footpaths, for service ducts and road crossings

• Removal of trees, setting back of boundaries, landscaping

• Construction of footpaths and cycle tracks, road markings and drainage works.

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