Contracts have officially been signed between Coffey Construction (Ireland) Ltd and Wicklow County Council for a major active travel project.

Coffey Construction (Ireland) Ltd is set to begin construction work on the Delgany to Blacklion (Chapel Road) Pedestrian and Cycle Improvement Scheme on a phased basis in the coming weeks.

DBFL Consulting Engineers have also been appointed by the council to provide technical support throughout the construction phase.

Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O'Gorman, welcomed the signing of the contracts, stating: "It is great to see this project taking another step forward towards its delivery. This project when completed will see a major improvement for road users including pedestrians and cyclists from Delgany to Blacklion and will greatly enhance connectivity in the area."

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This upgrade project will enhance the final two sections of Chapel Road, extending from the Chapel Road/Convent Road Roundabout north to Blacklion Manor Road at Seagreen. The improvements will include upgraded footpaths, the addition of cycle track facilities and enhancements for vehicular traffic, which will involve the realignment and widening of Chapel Road.

Joe Lane, Director of Services for Transportation and Infrastructure Delivery at Wicklow County Council, added: "I am very pleased to see this project moving forward, the project team and I look forward to working with DBFL Consulting Engineers and the Contractors Coffey Construction (Ireland) Ltd over the coming months to deliver this project."