Sligo County Council has secured a significant allocation of €3 million for 19 projects under the National Transport Authority’s Active Travel scheme. The funding aims to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure across the county, improving accessibility and sustainability for local communities.
Key developments include segregated cycle lanes, widened footpaths, new pedestrian crossings, and walking and cycling bridges. The initiative will significantly improve mobility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists alike.
Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan welcomed the announcement, emphasizing the positive impact on communities across Sligo. He highlighted notable allocations, such as €150,000 for the Strandhill Active Travel Scheme, €260,000 for the Cleaveragh Active Travel Scheme, €215,000 for the Coolaney to Rockfield Village Active Travel Scheme, and €395,000 for projects at Scoil Ursula and St. John’s NS in Sligo.
Below is a breakdown of the funded projects:
- Low Cost Junction Tightening: €60,000
- Sligo County Council Active Travel Staff Costs: €255,000
- Clarion Road – Active Travel Facilities: €30,000
- Western Distributor Road Linkages to Sligo City (Oakfield Road): €10,000
- Strandhill Active Travel Scheme: €150,000
- Rosses Point Village Road Footpath Scheme: €30,000
- Cleaveragh Active Travel Scheme: €260,000
- First Sea Road Active Travel Scheme: €20,000
- Caltragh Newtown Holmes Active Travel Scheme: €45,000
- Ballygawley Village to Castledargan Footpath: €100,000
- Coolaney to Rockfield Village Active Travel Scheme: €215,000
- Carraroe to GAA Pitch Active Travel Scheme: €205,000
- Safe Routes to School (St John’s National School): €200,000
- Safe Routes to School (Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone): €130,000
- Scoil Ursula, Sligo: €195,000
- Sligo City to Carraroe Active Travel Corridor – Pathfinder Scheme: €240,000
- Sligo City to ATU Active Travel Corridor – Pathfinder Scheme: €40,000
- Permeability Projects: €65,000
- Countywide Bus Shelters: €500,000
This transformative initiative underscores the council’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and accessible environment for all residents. The projects will also support local economies and enhance the quality of life across the region.
