Limerick City and County Council’s Active Travel team has been allocated €18.5 million for the design, planning and construction of walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure in 2026 by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Additional €1.3 million has been allocated to the development of greenways and the national cycle network.
The Active Travel Programme funds segregated cycle lanes, new and improved footpaths, new pedestrian crossings, public transport infrastructure improvements, such as bus stops and bus shelters, and significant landscaping upgrades.
The investment will allow the Active Travel team in Limerick City and County Council to continue to progress its work on a number of key projects, including:
- TUS to City Centre Active Travel Scheme (currently under construction)
- Corbally Road Safe Routes to School (currently under construction)
- Old Cratloe Road (expected to begin construction imminently)
- South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme (expected to begin construction in 2026)
- St. Paul’s roundabout to Ballykeeffe roundabout (expected to begin construction in 2026)
- Bus stop enhancement programme
- Safe Routes to School
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said:
“The allocation of €18.5 million for the Active Travel Programme in 2026 is an endorsement of the direction we are moving as a city and county. One of my key ambitions as Mayor is for Limerick to become a leader in sustainable mobility. I’m pleased to see that this allocation will allow us to deliver the TUS to City Centre Scheme, which is currently under construction, while also allowing the team to break ground on other important projects, including on the Old Cratloe Road, St Paul’s to Ballykeeffe and South Circular Road routes. Walking and cycling connections offer genuine and safe travel alternatives, helping us build a transport networks that works for everyone. This year’s investment will allow us to continue improving the walking and cycling network in the city and in towns and villages around the county.”
Príomh Chomhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council, Councillor Catherine Slattery, said:
“I welcome the NTA funding, which will bring real improvements to people’s daily lives, such as safer routes for children, easier access to schools and places of work, and better public spaces in our towns and villages. The continued investment in Active Travel shows a strong commitment to building a healthier and more connected Limerick for everyone.”
Director of Transportation and Mobility with Limerick City and County Council, Patricia Liddy, said:
“We are very pleased to receive this year’s allocation from the National Transport Authority, which will allow the Active Travel team to push ahead with an ambitious programme of works for 2026. Our focus is on creating a transport network that supports healthier travel patterns, reduces congestion and makes day‑to‑day journeys safer and more comfortable for people of all ages.”
Senior Engineer with the Active Travel department at Limerick City and County Council, Sean McGlynn, added:
“Several large projects, including the TUS to City Centre route, Old Cratloe Road and the Corbally Road Safe Routes to School scheme will continue through construction, while other major routes such as the South Circular Road and St. Paul’s to Ballykeeffe roundabout schemes are expected to begin on-site. Investment will continue in new and improved footpaths, crossings and pedestrian links in towns and villages across the county.”
The full list of projects included under Limerick’s 2026 Active Travel allocation can be viewed here.