NRA's current list of projects

csd · 24-08-2014 6:42pm #1

Folks,

The grab below is taken from the NRA policy document on Motorway Service Areas, the final version of which will be available from their website tomorrow.

Apart from the MSAs, the interesting thing about it is the list of dual carriageway projects that are under construction or planned to go ahead. No M20, but the N5 dual carriageway into Westport is there.

Full list:

M17/M18 Gort - Tuam
N5 Castlebar - Westport
N6 Galway City Outer Bypass
N22 Macroom bypass
N28 Ringaskiddy
N21/N69 Foynes
N25 New Ross bypass
M11 Enniscorthy bypass

MSAs & major roads by csd75, on Flickr

/csd

joujoujou · 27-08-2014 2:44pm

South of N6/M6 - everything.

North of N6/M6 - nothing (almost).

antoobrien · 27-08-2014 3:33pm

Basing your list on a document that highlights additions to existing roads or roads under construction isn't the best idea.

From the NRA website, the following projects are at the planning stages:
N4 Collooney / Castlebaldwin
N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass to Longford
N5/N26/N58 Turlough to Bohola
N5 Westport to Turlough
N6 Galway City Bypass
N7 Naas Newbridge Bypass Upgrade
N8 Dunkettle Interchange
N14/N15 to A5 Link
N22 Ballyvourney Macroom
N52 Ardee Bypass
N56 Dungloe to Glenties
N56 Mountcharles to Inver
N59 Clifden to Oughterard
N59 Moycullen Bypass
N59 Westport to Mulranny
N69 Listowel Bypass
N86 Tralee to An Daingean

csd · 27-08-2014 4:01pm

antoobrien wrote: »

Basing your list on a document that highlights additions to existing roads or roads under construction isn't the best idea.

It's not "my list" -- I'm just pointing out a piece of information that some might find interesting. Note that I was specifically referring to dual carriageway/motorway projects. Apart from the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin scheme, all the others on "your" list are single carriageway.

It's also interesting to note the Foynes and Ringaskiddy schemes aren't on the NRA website list, even though there have been a number of references to them as being at the planning stage. Maybe the website data isn't being updated properly.

/csd

antoobrien · 27-08-2014 4:35pm

csd wrote: »

It's not "my list" -- I'm just pointing out a piece of information that some might find interesting. Note that I was specifically referring to dual carriageway/motorway projects. Apart from the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin scheme, all the others on "your" list are single carriageway.

Thread name - projects.

Not DC/multi-lane, projects.

I suggest a thread rename because it's not at all clear that you are referring to multilane.

Either way your list is wrong because you are excluding the suspended schemes - many of which are on hold awaiting funding and are probably as/more likely to go ahead than some of the schemes currently in planning.

Btw N28 Ringaskiddy is currently "suspended" and N21/N69 Foynes doesn't exist yet on the NRA website.

http://www.nra.ie/mapping/index.xml

csd · 27-08-2014 4:58pm

antoobrien wrote: »

Either way your list is wrong because you are excluding the suspended schemes - many of which are on hold awaiting funding and are probably as/more likely to go ahead than some of the schemes currently in planning.

I realise this, and I think their omission from the map is quite telling. This is the point I was trying (perhaps badly) to get across. Of all the projects supposedly suspended, only a few appear on the map. Maybe it's nothing, but maybe it is significant!

/csd

JupiterKid · 27-08-2014 7:29pm

Of that list I don't see a bypass for Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale or any upgrades for the N24 Limerick to Waterford road which are badly needed.

Chris_5339762 · 27-08-2014 8:49pm

They all got canned. Notice New Ross and Enniscorthy aren't on that list either so I don't think its that comprehensive.

This is still the list from the slump, nothing that had been canned has been un-canned yet, so I reckon a few bits and pieces might get added again soon.

AugustusMinimus · 28-08-2014 8:55am

Why in all that's holy is a Listowel bypass being prioritised ?

antoobrien · 28-08-2014 11:33am

csd wrote: »

I realise this, and I think their omission from the map is quite telling. This is the point I was trying (perhaps badly) to get across. Of all the projects supposedly suspended, only a few appear on the map. Maybe it's nothing, but maybe it is significant!

As you said it's based the "NRA policy document on Motorway Service Areas" - so they are dealing with MSAs on roads that have already been built. Those projects in planing or that have had planning suspended - like M20 shouldn't - be included for the simple reason that they should be part of the project, as was the original plan for Gort-Tuam (until ABP rejected it).

I'd say it's probably nothing, especially considering the comments Sean O'Neill made last week on newstalk.

D Trent · 28-08-2014 11:46am

AugustusMinimus wrote: »

Why in all that's holy is a Listowel bypass being prioritised ?

Jimmy.

Deenihan

yayamark · 29-08-2014 2:59am

N23 Killarney to Castleisland defo needs to be looked at

AugustusMinimus · 29-08-2014 10:31am

yayamark wrote: »

N23 Killarney to Castleisland defo needs to be looked at

A bypass for Killorglin should be prioritised over a Listowel bypass anyways.

ForiegnNational · 29-08-2014 3:51pm

Perhaps road improvement should be based on the danger to life and limb with each of the proposed routes?

Using the RSA's own fatality statistics from 2005-2012, I have compiled the following table of deaths per kilometer of the proposed road schemes. I have included just two deferred schemes for comparison.

Feel free to pull the stats apart, however data has been sourced from the following sites:
http://www.rsa.ie/RSA/Road-Safety/Our-Research/Ireland-Road-Collisions/
http://www.nra.ie/mapping/index.xml#

Road|Deaths 2005-2012|Scheme Km (total proposed)|Deaths per km (to 1dp)|Source
N4 Collooney / Castlebaldwin|5|14.71|0.3|http://www.sligococo.ie/N4/
N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass to Longford|6|54|0.1|http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Roads/National_Road_Improvement_Works/
N5/N26/N58 Turlough to Bohola|5|24.5|0.2|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n5n26n58-turlough-to-boho/
N5 Westport to Turlough|4|27|0.1|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n5-westport-to-turlough/
N6 Galway City Bypass|4|20|0.2|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/index.xml#47
N7 Naas Newbridge Bypass Upgrade|5|15|0.3|http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/NationalRoadsOffice/M7NaastoNewbridgeBy-PassUpgradeScheme2013/
N8 Dunkettle Interchange|1|1|1|http://www.corkrdo.ie/files/n8-n25/1st%20Public%20Consultation%20Brochure%20Website.pdf
N14/N15 to A5 Link|1|0.5|2|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n14n15-to-a5-link/
N22 Ballyvourney Macroom|10|22|0.5|http://nra.ie/mapping/n22-ballyvourney-macroom/
N52 Ardee Bypass|3|4.48|0.7|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n52-ardee-bypass/
N56 Dungloe to Glenties|2|26|0.1|http://nra.ie/mapping/n56-dungloe-to-glenties/
N56 Mountcharles to Inver|1|4.9|0.2|http://nra.ie/mapping/n56-mountcharles-to-inver/
N59 Clifden to Oughterard|3|44.2|0.1|http://nra.ie/mapping/n59-clifden-to-oughterard/
N59 Moycullen Bypass|3|4.3|0.7|http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/RoadsTransportation/RoadProjects/N59MoycullenBypass/FilesTable/Addenda%20May%202012%20V02%20-%20Final%20Version.pdf
N59 Westport to Mulranny|4|21.3|0.2|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n59-westport-to-mulranny/
N69 Listowel Bypass|2|TBC|?|http://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/roads/n69listowelbypassroadimprovementscheme/
N86 Tralee to An Daingean|4|32.2|0.1|http://www.kerrycoco.ie/en/allservices/roads/n86dingletoannascaulgortbreagogetocampris/thefile,6482,en.pdf
||||
Road scheme on hold|Deaths 2005-2012|Scheme Km (total proposed)|Deaths per km (to 1dp)|Source
N20 Cork to Limerick|23|82|0.3|http://www.corkrdo.ie/m20-cork-limerick-motorway-scheme/
N22 Farranfore to Killarney|5|21|0.2|http://www.nra.ie/mapping/n22-farranfore-to-killarn/

Assumptions:
1. Deaths assumed in "sphere of influence" of proposed road improvements, including approach roads
2. Deaths calculated to 1 decimal place for consistency

SpaceTime · 29-08-2014 3:52pm

That's actually a lot more activity than I thought!

antoobrien · 29-08-2014 4:03pm

ForiegnNational wrote: »

Assumptions:
1. Deaths assumed in "sphere of influence" of propsed road improvements, including approach roads
2. Deaths calculated to 1 decimal place for consistency

The figures for GCOB look low, what criteria are you using regarding roads & locations of accidents?

AugustusMinimus · 29-08-2014 4:08pm

One project I haven't read up on is Tralee - Dingle.

I presume for the most part, this is removing bad bends, taking out large dips and bumps, widening the road and laying a completely new surface for the length of the road or is it more substantial than that ?

Chris_5339762 · 29-08-2014 9:07pm

antoobrien wrote: »

The figures for GCOB look low, what criteria are you using regarding roads & locations of accidents?

Thing is with Galway traffic is moving too slowly to either cause any damage to another car or to kill pedestrians, generally :eek:

ForiegnNational · 29-08-2014 11:22pm

antoobrien wrote: »

The figures for GCOB look low, what criteria are you using regarding roads & locations of accidents?

Only fatalities for the road as shown on the RSA.ie site. I do not include the accident rate, which may be higher, but as pointed out, could be at lower speeds so merely "fender benders"...

antoobrien · 01-09-2014 9:36am

ForiegnNational wrote: »

Only fatalities for the road as shown on the RSA.ie site. I do not include the accident rate, which may be higher, but as pointed out, could be at lower speeds so merely "fender benders"...

By "the road" I presume you mean just the current N6 route then?

pad199207 · 01-09-2014 11:57am

Naas Bypass Widening, Osberstown interchange and Salins Bypass all given the go ahead. €110m sought for funding

Deedsie · 02-09-2014 10:59am

pad199207 wrote: »

Naas Bypass Widening, Osberstown interchange and Salins Bypass all given the go ahead. €110m sought for funding

When will that funding decision be made? Realistically what is the earliest they could get to the construction phase?

How long would it take to build do ye think?

spacetweek · 22-09-2014 12:31pm

Deedsie wrote: »

When will that funding decision be made? Realistically what is the earliest they could get to the construction phase?

How long would it take to build do ye think?

I'd be very surprised if it didn't start next year.

AugustusMinimus · 23-09-2014 2:15pm

Will the widening work require any changes to bridge structures or is there enough space by going with concrete middle barrier ?

Could see 3 lines having to be pushed out further in a few years. Traffic is awful at rush hour as far as Kildare. Can only get worse with an improving economy and who knows what the opening of the Newland's flyover could do for traffic levels.

Deedsie · 14-10-2014 6:11pm

Any announcements on funding for new road infrastructure?

Limerick74 · 14-10-2014 7:00pm

Deedsie wrote: »

Any announcements on funding for new road infrastructure?

A new pedestrian bridge in Limerick worth €3m?

mydiscworld · 14-10-2014 7:15pm

Deedsie wrote: »

Any announcements on funding for new road infrastructure?

All I can find so far is this statement

http://www.dttas.ie/press-releases/2014/dept-transport-tourism-sport-budget-will-further-support-job-creation-%E2%80%93-donohoe

Continued investment in the road network
“Investment in our road network is vital for the economy and balanced regional development. A total of €598 million has been allocated for the maintenance and improvement of our national, regional and local roads, which is broadly unchanged compared to last year. This year’s allocation will allow for projects such as the N7 / N11 Arklow to Rathnew and Newlands Cross PPP project to be completed; works on the N17/18 from Gort to Tuam to be commenced and new projects such as the provision of a new city centre footbridge in Limerick to be initiated.

Sustainable transport
“In an effort to continue to make public and sustainable transport an attractive option, improvements to bus stops and shelters will be carried out; there will be an expansion of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) and journey planner services; traffic management, cycling and walking measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford will be undertaken; and the further roll-out and development of the Leap card will also take place.”

VeryOwl · 14-10-2014 7:24pm

Basically nothing, as anticipated.

mydiscworld · 12-12-2014 1:44pm

Anyone want to hazard a guess as to the priority list of NRA projects for 2015?

Ren2k7 · 12-12-2014 8:53pm

Some progress on Gort Tuam hopefully.

annfield1978 · 13-12-2014 9:02pm

90823 - - PIN - Prior Information Notice - N59 Rossow Bends - 2km of Road Construction, Co. Mayo.
Publication date: 12-12-2014
Response deadline: 20-03-2015 16:00 Irish time
Procedure: PIN
Description: *** NOTE - Prior Information Notice Only - expected to go to Tender in February 2015 *** The section proposed for improvement will comprise of the construction of a Type 3 single carriageway (6.0m carriageway road with 0.5m hard strips and verges of approximately 2.0m to 3.0m) for a distance of 1.8km, with approximately 600m being constructed off-line. It is proposed to construct a cycleway 2.5m wide alongside the improved N59 for a distance of about 1.2km; remove the at- grade Greenway crossing at Kilmeena; tie into the southern end of N59 Kilbride scheme (completed 2012) and construct 2 new river bridges and 1 river bridge widening and improve 6 existing side road junctions. One of the new river bridges will incorporate an underpass to provide a grade separated crossing of the N59 for cyclists and walkers using the Greenway.
Buyer: Mayo County Council

annfield1978 · 13-12-2014 9:02pm

90828 - 0039 - N15 Blackburn Bridge - Phase 1
Publication date: 12-12-2014
Response deadline: 05-02-2015 12:00 Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: The N15 Blackburn Bridge Phase 1 comprises the construction of approximately 2.4 kilometres of standard single carriageway which is located to the southwest of Ballybofey Town. • On-line improvements and off –line realignment of national road to the standard of Type 1 single carriageway (S2); • Realignment of 2 single carriageway local roads; • 1no. Bridge Structure, together with all other Structures necessary as part of the Design and the Works, including 3 no. culverts; • Various earthworks in areas of very soft ground; • Minor priority junctions, including various direct accesses; • Various chambers and ducting Works, including those suitable for use by the authorities, utilities and service providers and private utility services; • Watermain diversions; • Various landscape, environmental and mitigation Works; • Various culverting and re-alignment of river streams and the provision of drainage outfalls; • Various fencing, safety barrier systems and drainage Works; • Various signing and road marking Works; • Various Works including diversions of the assets of the authorities, utility and service providers and private utility services; Various site clearance works, including Japanses Knotweed • Various accommodation Works including accesses to properties and lands; and •Various ancillary Works.
Buyer: Donegal County Council

annfield1978 · 13-12-2014 9:02pm

90832 - 0110-2014 - N56 Boyoughter to Kilkenny Road Scheme
Publication date: 12-12-2014
Response deadline: 05-02-2015 12:00 Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: The Contract comprises the execution and completion of the N56 Boyoughter to Kilkenny Road Scheme, including without limitation, the provision of: • On-line improvements and off-line realignment of approximately 4.95 kilometres of sub-standard national secondary road to the standard of Type 3 single carriageway (T3SC) national secondary road, together with the provision of a segregated cycle facility; • Realignment of various single carriageway local roads; • Various Minor Structures necessary as part of the Design and the Works including retaining walls and structures, culverts, petrol interceptors; • Various earthwork Works, including areas of very soft ground, hard rock and works within a lake footprint; • Various major/minor priority junctions; • Various direct accesses and access tracks; • Various chambers and ducting Works to be undertaken at various locations within the Site including those suitable for use by the Authorities, Utilities and Service Providers and Private Utility Services; • Various landscape, environmental and mitigation Works; • Various culverting and re-alignment of river streams and the provision of drainage outfalls; • Various fencing, safety barrier systems and drainage Works; • Various signing, road marking and lighting Works; • Various Works including diversions of the assets of the Authorities, Utilities and Service Providers and Private Utility Services; • Various Accommodation Works including accesses to properties and lands; and • Various ancillary Works.
Buyer: Donegal County Council

annfield1978 · 13-12-2014 9:04pm

Future PPP schemes being brought to the market. Some of the following projects may form part of these projects:

N5Westport to Turlough

N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin

N22 Macroom Bypass

N8 Dunkettle Interchange

N28 Ringaskiddy to Cork

N20 Limerick to Cork

NRA's current list of projects

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