Ashe Road, Mullingar - Cycleway and footpath

Dúnta4 M.F., 2025, 14:43 - 18 M.F., 2025, 16:00

Public Notice

Road Traffic Act 1994 (Section 38)

Westmeath County Council, in the exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 38 of the Roads Traffic Act 1994, hereby gives notice that it has prepared a scheme to develop a hard-surfaced cycle track and footpath which will be segregated from the vehicular carriageway on the Ashe Road (R393), Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The total scheme length is approximately 200m.

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The scheme is designed within the existing road boundaries. It aims to continue the cycle tracks and footpath on the northern side of Ashe Road into town in a similar design to those being provided as part of the adjacent residential development (Greville Park). The scheme includes a raised pedestrian crossing with central refuge; school zone road marking treatments; junction tightening and raised crossings across the access to the Ashefield cul-de-sac, apartment development access (Dún Mhic Coluim under construction) and Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn’s entrance and exit.

The works will generally consist of the following project elements:

Excavation and disposal (to an authorised waste facility) of hard surface, soils and subsoils;
Importation, placement and compaction of hardcore (crushed stone);
Ducting for and provision of zebra crossing beacons;
Relocation of drainage gullies and new pipework to connect to existing;
Installation of 50mm macadam surfacing;
Plantings and
Noise and general construction disturbance during daytime hours.