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It’s hoped a park-and-ride site at the Mackey Roundabout could ease congestion in the area
LAND has been identified to build three of the four park-and-ride facilities the council plans to develop around the city.
Under the transport development strategy for the city and Shannon, it is planned to build areas at four locations where people can leave their vehicles and continue on public transport to the city centre.
These are in Raheen, at the Mackey Roundabout, in Coonagh, along the Ennis Road and in Ballysimon.
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At the metropolitan district meeting, Social Democrats councillor Shane Hickey-O’Mara submitted a question seeking updates on their progress.
In a written answer from transport engineer Hugh McGrath, he was told that three of these had land lined up, with a fourth area close to being finalised.
For Ennis Road, Mr McGrath wrote: “A preferred site has been identified. We are close to finalising necessary land agreements and hope to progress planning for this site in Q1-2026.”
As for Mackey Roundabout, a site is identified and potential site layouts have been progressed.
In Raheen, a site is identified and investigations are complete.
The only park-and-ride site where land has not been formally signed off on is at Ballysimon, Mr McGrath wrote.
“We are close to finalising a site. We need to review the option with key stakeholders before progressing to the next stage,” the council official added.
Cllr Hickey-O’Mara welcomed the answer, and the impact park-and-ride facilities may have in Limerick.
“Limerick always comes to a standstill at peak hours, and initiatives like park-and-ride really help get people out of their cars and onto public transport, while also making it easier for those who rely on car use like vulnerable road users, or those with small children,” he said.
On the northside, he says there are serious congestion issues between Condell Road, Ennis Road and Sexton Street North, and this puts people off catching the bus.
“Hopefully this will break the stagnation and help get people out of their cars,” he concluded.
Throwback Thursday - In association with Glasshouse Opticians
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