Note:
The route corridors shown on this map are for general location purposes only. They are approximate and do not represent the actual design.
Project Description
This road safety improvement scheme is necessary as the existing N17/R320 junction and immediate vicinity have been the scene of many collisions, some fatal, in recent years and has been identified as a high collision location by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
The Project comprises an upgrade of the existing at-grade junction of the N17 National Road with the R320 Regional Road to a compact grade separated junction and includes:
- Realignment of existing N17 West junction with R320 Regional Road to form a compact connector road;
- Provision of N17 East junction with compact connector road to proposed eastern roundabout;
- Provision of 0.31 km link road including overbridge between existing R320 regional road and proposed eastern roundabout;
- Provision of 0.54 km link to L-5565-0 existing Meelick More Road;
- Overbridge structure to be constructed over the existing N17 to carry the proposed R320 Link;Provision of 2 no. roundabouts on existing R320 regional road (western roundabout) and at junction of N17 East compact connector, L-5565-0 Link and R320 Link (eastern roundabout);
- Provision of approximately 0.89 km of a Shared Footway / Cycleway;
- Provision of local collector road for properties on north side of L-5565-0 Meelick More Road with one junction on realigned L-5565-0, and
- Closure of the existing N17/L-5565-0 Meelick More Road junction.
Current Project Phase
The project is currently at Phase 6 (Construction) of the TII Project Management Guidelines.
The main construction contract was awarded to Contractor BAM Civil Ltd. on 22nd November 2021. The Date for Substantial Completion for the project is 22nd January 2023.