Good morning,

Thank you for the opportunity to make a submission on the proposed works at Belmont Hill, Castleconnell. I’m a Castleconnell native, and have the privilege of living here with my partner and young family ages 13, 12, 8 and 4. We’re active in local schools, sporting and community groups.

The important upgrades being proposed for Nelsons Cross and Belmont Hill at Castleconnell are very welcome and much credit is due to the efforts of local residents and elected representatives Councillors, TD’s and Senators to address the safety concerns of people in the area.

In my recent submission on the draft Castleconnell Local Area Plan I made a number of points on promoting sustainable transport, walking and cycling, which I believe are relevant to this and any road upgrades being conducted in the area going forward.

I believe we must prioritise the design and delivery of safe, segregated footpaths and cycleways to connect people living in the Castleconnell, Montpelier, Lisnagry area to key nearby destinations including

Ahane GAA club
Castleconnell Boat Club
Scouts field Castleconnell
Castleconnell Village centre (church & shops)
Castleconnell National School
Playground at the Footbridge
Lisnagry National School
Castletroy College Secondary School
National Technology Park
Castletroy Town Centre
University of Limerick campus

These are busy destinations where local Castleconnell people work, study, shop, pray, train, play and go to school.

The speedy advancement of the Castletroy to Montpelier Greenway, via Castleconnell, should be for the primary benefit of local people commuting to the high traffic locations listed above . However, I believe we can’t allow an opportunity to pass to for critical and speedy improvements to existing walking and cycling infrastructure in Castleconnell .

It’s important that works are done as early as possible to facilitate the addition of footpaths and cycle paths to existing roads where there are none and to upgrade and improve safety of existing walkway/footpaths and cycle lanes on the old Dublin road, including the provision of pedestrian crossings.

Can plans be included in the proposed works at both Belmont Hill and Nelsons Cross in Castleconnell for important improvements in this regard? It has taken many years and considerable effort by many residents to get to this point and so vital that we get maximum improvements.

I will continue to engage with elected representatives on these matters which are critical for safety of local people and children and important component in facilitating modal shift to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes for people living in the area.

Thanks again for the opportunity to make this submission and best wishes your work.

Kind regards

Dee Ryan

S38 -Proposed Traffic calming works at Belmont Hill at the junction of the L5120 / L11040. - Aighneachtaí

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