Two new mini sweepers are to be deployed on Limerick’s cycling network in the coming days as part of the Council’s efforts to keep cycle lanes clear of rubbish and debris. The delivery of the new sweepers comes at a time when Limerick City and County Council’s Active Travel team is continuing to roll out new cycling infrastructure across Limerick.
In the past year alone, Active Travel has installed new segregated cycle lanes at locations including Dooradoyle Road, Groody Road, St Nessan’s Road and Childers Road.
The size of the new sweepers makes them ideal for fitting into the segregated cycle lanes at these locations, and elsewhere.
Director of Service for Transportation and Mobility at Limerick City and County Council, Brian Kennedy said: “Delivering new cycling infrastructure is only one part of the Active Travel story, we also need to ensure that our cycle network is serviceable. These two new mini sweepers, funded by the National Transport Authority, will be deployed as part of a regular schedule of cleaning and maintenance.”
Sean McGlynn, Senior Engineer in Active Travel said: “I am delighted to finally see the new sweepers arrive and get to work. The new sweepers will endeavour to keep our new cycle lanes and cycleways clear of rubbish and debris and safe for cyclists.”