Salmon Weir Bridge Pedestrian Crossing

Galway City Council has constructed a new temporary pedestrian crossing across the R863 University Road at Galway Cathedral, close to the Salmon Weir Bridge.

Scheme Overview

The Salmon Weir Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Project entails the construction of a temporary pedestrian crossing across the R863 University Road at Galway Cathedral.  It facilitates safe movements for walkers, wheelers and cyclists, including vulnerable road users.  The crossing connects the footway on University Road near Fisheries Field to Droichead an Dóchais (formerly the Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge). 

The temporary pedestrian crossing will be a toucan crossing (i.e. signal-controlled crossing for use by pedestrians and cyclists) and is located on the western side of the Salmon Weir Bridge.

Construction work on this project was completed in Q1 2026.

 

A photograph of the pedestrian crossing at Salmon Weir Bridge

 

A photograph of the pedestrian crossing at Salmon Weir Bridge