"I think if we had a magic wand we would like to see the roundabout on the Avenue Road included, but we know funding is not going to cover that. I think it would help get buy-in and public support if we put pressure on to get the entire road done."
"The Xerox junction is preferential as it provides access to all three, adding that the estimated cost of the scheme is approximately €2 million. Subject to planning and further NTA funding, the council also intends to advance works at the Greengates junction in future years."
"Senior Engineer John O'Hagan told members that the council will meet the NTA this week and submit a proposal to prioritise the Xerox junction using combined Active Travel allocations from both 2026 and 2027."
Dundalk Municipal District faces significant challenges following the National Transport Authority's December 2025 announcement of reduced Active Travel funding for 2026. The R132 Pathfinder project along the Inner Relief Road must be scaled back from its original scope, with only €800,000 allocated instead of the initially planned budget. Council officials have identified the Xerox junction as the priority for early delivery, as it provides access to three different schemes and is estimated to cost approximately €2 million. The council plans to combine Active Travel allocations from 2026 and 2027 to fund this junction upgrade. Future phases may include works at the Greengates junction, subject to planning approval and additional NTA funding. Councillors emphasized the need for public support and highlighted safety concerns at pedestrian crossing points, particularly at St Helena junction and Coes Road.
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