The Hyde Road Active Travel Scheme is a project that has been delivered by Limerick City & County Council. It has been funded by the National Transport Authority.
The Scheme aims to provide high quality cycle and pedestrian facilities connecting the Childers Road with Lower Carey’s Road, while also creating traffic calming measures and an improved road environment for local residents.
The project, which is approximately 1km in length, includes segregated cycle facilities, an improved footpath, drop-curbs, tactile paving and junction improvements at Crecora Avenue, Lenihan Avenue, Byrne Avenue and Meagher Avenue.
Table top ramps and new road markings are also included in the project.
While nine trees along the road were removed to construct the Scheme, they are to be recycled in part as natural play equipment for a nearby community crèche. 27 new trees along the Scheme, which will consist of a mix of native, naturalised and climate resilient species, will be planted in January 2024.
The Scheme is contained in the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040 and is cited as a key secondary route, connecting residential, commercial and employment areas to Limerick’s primary Active Travel network.
The project was completed and launched in December 2023.
The completed Hyde Road Active Travel Scheme was officially launched today by the Mayor of the City & County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell on 1st December 2023. Read more about the launch here.
