Phase one of the new €7.3m Trim Road Cycle and Pedestrian Scheme has officially been opened in Navan by Meath County Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA).

Key features of the upgrade include a 1.2km-long segregated pedestrian and cycle route with improved public lighting, designed to promote confidence and safety when walking, wheeling and cycling.

Other improvements include the upgrade of the existing signalised junction with Dan Shaw Road, the upgrade of existing pedestrian crossings and the provision of two new signalised pedestrian/cycle crossings at St Columbus Crescent and the nearby Carriage Road junction.

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Discussing the project, Anthony Morrow, Senior Programme Manager at the National Transport Authority, said: "The delivery of this scheme by Meath County Council further enhances the pedestrian environment and cycling facilities in and around Navan. Investing in infrastructure like this will give people more choices when it come to how they move around and will encourage more people to choose sustainable travel, especially for shorter journeys."

Further important elements of the scheme include the provision of a school safety zone in the vicinity of Flowerfield School, wide cycle-tracks and footpaths, four new in-line bus stops, new road markings and traffic signage in addition to landscaping works to ensure a more attractive route for all users.

The Trim Road Cycle and Pedestrian Scheme extends along the R161 from the Beechmount Avenue junction on the Trim Road to Railway Street, connecting with the recently constructed roundabout at the Solstice Arts Centre. The scheme connects the town centre with the rapidly growing area to the south and provides increased connectivity to several schools in the area.