An Active Travel scheme in Ennis has received approval to advance to the design, procurement, and construction stage.

The scheme for the Tulla Road has been supported by Elected Members of Ennis Municipal District (MD).

The project aims to improve the current cycling infrastructure on a 2km stretch of the R352 regional road, from St. Senan's Road to the Hillcrest junction. Various traffic calming measures will be introduced, including vertically segregated cycle tracks, shared surfaces, and raised cyclist and pedestrian crossings.

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The €1.8m funding secured for the scheme forms part of an Active Travel allocation of €4.5 million received by Clare County Council from the National Transport Authority (NTA) in February 2023.

Cllr Pat Daly, Mayor of Ennis, said: "The Tulla Road area of Ennis has experienced a significant population rise during the past 10 to 15 years which has consequently resulted in increased traffic congestion, particularly during peak periods. Developing and further improving the cycle network and introducing other traffic calming measures is key to ensuring improved road safety and to encouraging people to consider cycling to work or school. I congratulate the Active Travel Team's work in delivering such necessary infrastructure."