Public Notice in Accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1994 (Section 38(3)(b)) as amended
BUS CONNECTS WORKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GALWAY CITY
Under Section 38 (1) of the 1994 Road Traffic Act as amended, a Road Authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as it considers desirable in respect of public roads in their charge. This includes measures which enhance the provision of public bus services.
Proposals for the redesign of the bus network in Galway have been agreed as part of the Bus Network Redesign Galway Programme. The redesign was carried out by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in partnership with Galway City and County Councils to ensure full integration with local, regional and national policy. A public consultation exercise on the Network Redesign was held in 2023.
As part of providing for the new bus network for Galway, it is proposed there will be upgrade works to existing bus stops, relocation of existing bus stops, and construction of new bus stops. It is proposed the works undertaken will include measures to improve pedestrian safety and convenience through the provision of bus stops, crossing points, and line marking.
In conjunction with the NTA, measures are proposed under Section 38 at the following locations:
East Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| 012 | Ballybrit Southbound | Shortening of cycle lane, realignment of existing lane and associated road marking. |
| 023/024 | Calbro Retail Park Northbound/Southbound | Provision of central island on Tuam Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes |
West Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| Barna Road / Cappagh Road Eastbound | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking | |
| 048/049 | Cuan na Coille Northbound/Southbound | Provision of central island on Bishop O’Donnell Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes. |
| 085/ 086 | Lios Carraig Northbound/ Lios Carraig Southbound |
Provision of central island on Threadneedle Road and associated road marking to realign existing lanes. Provision of double yellow lines. |
| 104 | Cartúr Mór (Clybaun Road) | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 130 | Slí na Craoibhe Northbound (Clybaun Road) | Extension of footway into the carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 163 | Dún Na Carraige Westbound | Provision of central island on Salthill Road Upper. Extension of footway to edge of carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 169 | Atlantaquaria Eastbound | Realignment of kerb and associated road marking. Provision of double yellow lines. |
Central Ward |
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Bus Stop Ref. Number |
Stop Name |
Section 38 Works Description |
| 043 | Corrib Village Northbound | Extension of footway. Provision of controlled pedestrian crossing with belisha beacons and central island and associated road marking. |
| 057/079 | Dyke Road Car Park Northbound / Headford Road Lidl Southbound | Provision of central island on Headford Road and associated road marking. |
| 182 | Westside Pitches | Extension of bus lane and associated road marking. |
| 186 | St Francis' Home | Extension of footway into carriageway and associated road marking. |
| 187 | Dangan Heights (N59) | Provision of central island on N59 and associated alteration to road marking. |
A map showing all of these locations is available by clicking on this link.
Drawings showing the proposed works are available online at https://consult.galwaycity.ie/ and may also be inspected for a period of one month from the date of the notice from Friday 3 July to Tuesday 4 August 2026 (each day excluding weekends and public holidays) from 9a.m. to 4p.m. at: Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91 X4K8.
Observations and submissions relating to the above-mentioned proposed works may be made in writing to the Active Travel Team, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, H91 X4K8 or electronically via https://consult.galwaycity.ie/ or by email to ActiveTravel@GalwayCity.ie.
The latest date for receipt of such representations is 4p.m. on Tuesday 4 August 2026.
Signed:
Derek Pender,
Director of Services,
Project Development Directorate
Galway City Council.