Improving walking, wheeling and cycling connections between Dooradoyle and Raheen and the City Centre.
- Project Overview
- Why is this project needed?
- What improvements are proposed?
- Project Area
- Statutory Process and Consultation
- Project Updates
- Delivery and Funding
- Stay Updated
Project Overview
The South Circular Road Active Travel Scheme is an Active Travel project connecting the wider areas of Raheen and Dooradoyle to the city centre via South Circular Road and Henry Street.
The scheme forms an important part of Limerick's wider Active Travel network and supports connections between residential communities, schools, education facilities, workplaces and city centre destinations.
The project is intended to strengthen links between existing and planned Active Travel infrastructure, including connections towards Raheen, Dooradoyle and the western side of Limerick City.
Why is this Project Needed?
The scheme is intended to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for people walking, wheeling and cycling along one of Limerick City's key urban corridors.
The project supports the development of a connected Active Travel network by improving access to education facilities, local services, workplaces, residential areas and public transport. It also seeks to encourage more sustainable travel choices for everyday journeys.
What Improvements are Proposed?
The scheme includes:
Improved footpaths
New pedestrian crossings
New cycle infrastructure
Junction upgrades
Traffic calming measures
Shared surface treatments where appropriate
New road markings and signage
Public realm and accessibility improvements
The scheme also includes improvements to connections with surrounding residential areas, schools and other local amenities.
Project Area
The scheme extends along the South Circular Road and Henry Street corridor from the Ballinacurra Road junction with South Circular Road towards Bishops Quay.
Key destinations served by the project include:
Residential communities along the South Circular Road corridor
Schools and education facilities
Mary Immaculate College
Limerick City Centre
Connections towards Raheen and Dooradoyle
Statutory Process and Consultation
This project progressed through a public consultation process and was approved through the Part 8 planning process in February 2023.
View Project Information on MyPoint here.
Project Updates
This page provides general information about the project and is not routinely updated to reflect day-to-day project progress. The latest status of this project is available in the Active Travel Projects Status Table.
The latest project developments will be available through:
The Active Travel Newsletter
Additional project information and project updates are available below
Project Information Leaflet (TBA)
Delivery and Funding
This project is being delivered by Limerick City and County Council with funding provided by the National Transport Authority.
Page last reviewed: July 2026
Stay Updated
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