Cavan County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), is progressing the N55 Ballinagh Traffic Relief Scheme. The scheme seeks to address traffic congestion and road safety issues within Ballinagh, while improving connectivity along the wider N55 corridor between Cavan and Athlone.
Sweco Ireland has been appointed by Cavan County Council to provide engineering, environmental, transport planning, and project management services for the development of the scheme. Following completion of the Phase 2 Options Selection Process, a Preferred Option corridor has now been identified for further development.
The Preferred Option corridor comprises an eastern bypass of Ballinagh and has been identified following a detailed assessment of engineering, environmental, transport, and economic factors undertaken in accordance with the TII Project Management Guidelines.
The project will now progress to Phase 3 - Design and Environmental Evaluation, during which the Preferred Option will be further refined, assessed, and developed.
As the design reaches a level of maturity where informed discussions can take place, Cavan County Council and Sweco Ireland will engage directly with impacted landowners and continue to liaise with local residents, businesses, elected representatives, and other stakeholders as the project progresses.
Further Information
The Preferred Option brochure and corridor mapping can be viewed or downloaded at the links below:
- Download Preferred Option Brochure
- Download Preferred Option – hi-res map
- Download Preferred Option – aerial satellite map
Copies will also be available for inspection during normal office hours at the following locations:
- Customer Service Desk, Second Floor, Johnston Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan, H12 C9K1.
- Ballyjamesduff Municipal District Office, Courthouse, Virginia, A82 F8C8
For further information regarding the scheme please contact:
Email: info@sweco.ie
Post:
N55 Ballinagh Traffic Relief Scheme,
Road Design Section,
Cavan County Council,
Courthouse,
Farnham Street,
Cavan.