Martha's Bridge to Circular Road Cycle and Pedestrian Scheme

The Council wishes to advise of the commencement of construction works associated with the project, which will include the construction of new cycling infrastructure along the R147 (Dublin Road), linking the existing cycle facilities from Johnstown to Circular Road in Navan.

The project will include the delivery of over 1km of segregated cycling facilities, the upgrade of the traffic junction at Martha’s Bridge (linking to Johnstown) and the signalisation of the Academy Street junction, with significant road safety improvements being made for pedestrians along the route. The scheme also includes, amongst other works, landscaping features and public lighting upgrade works throughout.

This cycling ‘spine’ route on the Dublin to Kells Road is the first section of segregated cycling facilities to be built on the R147, which will ultimately extend to Blackwater Retail Park, with future links to the planned River Boyne Greenway and a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to Blackwater Park (anticipated to commence construction next year), with onward links to the recently opened Boyne Valley Lakelands Greenway.

The project aims to provide new cycle and upgraded pedestrian facilities and to improve access to the town centre for both cyclists and pedestrians; to achieve targets of the Government’s Climate Action Plan by encouraging more people to cycle and walk in Navan and reduce dependence on the use of private vehicles for transport. Cycling and walking, as part of an active lifestyle, are very important for good health. These activities, together or on their own, promote healthy growth and development in children and young people and are important for healthy ageing, which contributes to a higher quality of life and independence as we grow older.

The Contractor is to commence the week of the 8th of September to initially establish a site compound, and to install temporary traffic management. It is anticipated that roadworks will commence the following week.

During the delivery of the project works, temporary traffic management measures will be required and, where implemented, these will be signposted and communicated via local media and social media. Access for residents and businesses is to be maintained throughout.

Meath County Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience, and thanks you for your patience and forbearance while these works are being implemented.