Construction works on the Parkmore Bus Priority Project in County Galway, carried out by Jons Civil Engineering, have been completed ahead of schedule.

The project, which was originally expected to be completed in Q1 of 2025 after beginning in February 2024, includes a new southbound bus lane, approximately 600m in length, along Parkmore Road from the Business Park roundabout to the Monivea Road junction. 

It also features six new bus stops along the road, and four new signalised pedestrian crossings.

New high-quality footpaths have been constructed along both sides of the road and junctions have been tightened, reducing car speeds. 

Upgrade works were also completed at the Monivea Road Signalised Junction. 

These works will allow for faster and more reliable bus journeys and has delivered new pedestrian and public transport infrastructure which will benefit bus users.

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By providing this enhanced infrastructure, the aim of the scheme is to encourage a modal shift away from the private car, and to increase the number of people opting to travel by public transport. 

The Parkmore Bus Priority Project has been led by the Active Travel Department of Galway City Council and funded by the National Transport Authority. Consultants DBFL were also appointed to deliver this project, which was supported by the Parkmore Traffic Action Group and the IDA.

Derek Pender, Director of Service for the Project Development Directorate of Galway City Council, said: "Parkmore is a vital employment hub for Galway City and the wider region, and it is important that this area is served by a robust and reliable public transport system.

"The bus routes serving Parkmore are the busiest in the city, and the new bus services will provide faster journey times for thousands of bus users each day, and hopefully for many more who now opt to travel by bus because of the improved service that this will facilitate.

"Galway City Council is committed to delivering more active travel and sustainable transport infrastructure in Parkmore and elsewhere in the City, as we encourage as many people as possible to walk, wheel, cycle or travel by public transport rather than by car. 

"I want to thank the businesses of Parkmore and also the residents in the area for their support throughout the development of this project."