Louth Council to Enhance Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists on R132 Dublin Road

Louth County Council– Comhairle Contae Lu

Part XI of the planning and development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001(as amended). Propose Development – Active Travel Scheme R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk Co Louth

Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out development works at R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth (Xerox Junction to Greengates). The proposed works involve the following:

It is proposed to install high-quality segregated pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to improve safety and promote Active Travel along the R132 Dublin Road, Dundalk from Greengates Junction (R132, L-7162, R172 intersection) heading northwards towards the Xerox Junction (R215, R132 intersection) for a length of c. 2.8km.
It is proposed to upgrade junctions along the entire route to provide safer pedestrian and cycle crossings.
It is proposed to provide additional pedestrian and cycling crossings at identified desire lines along the route.
It is proposed to upgrade all entrances along the route to better facilitate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists.
It is proposed to upgrade existing bus stops along the route, providing improved facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists.
It is proposed to connect to existing upgraded walking/cycling facilities along with improvements of landscaping and biodiversity along the full length of the scheme.
It is proposed to connect to existing upgraded walking/cycling facilities along with improvements of landscaping and biodiversity along the full length of the scheme.

In accordance with S.I. 476, 2011, Section 250, Planning and Development (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations, 2011and S.I. 296, 2018 European Union (Planning and Development) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2018, Louth County Council has carried out screenings and has determined the following:

The preliminary assessment concludes that the project is not expected to cause any significant adverse effects, either individually or in combination with other plans or projects. Therefore, an Appropriate Assessment (AA) is not required for the project.
There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment so therefore the preliminary assessment has concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is not required.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, from Tuesday 9th of December, 2025 to Tuesday 20th of January 2026 inclusive at the Louth County Council, as noted below during public opening hours at:

Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Marshes Lower, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 KFW6 and
Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 W20C

Plans and particulars will also be available to view online at http://planning.localgov.ie/en

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development in the area in which the development would be situated, clearly marked Part 8 Active Travel Scheme- R132 Dublin Road Dundalk, Co Louth (Xerox Junction to Greengates) may be made on or before 5.00 p, on Tuesday 3 rd February, 2026 either:

In writing to the undersigned at Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, or
Via National Part 8 Planning Portal https://planning.localgov.ie/en

This project is funded by the National Transport Authority

Tugann Comhairle Contae Lú fógra leis seo faoina rún oibreacha forbartha a dhéanamh ar an R132, Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú (Acomhal Xerox go Greengates). Tá na nithe seo a leanas i gceist leis na hoibreacha atá beartaithe:

Is éard atá beartaithe ná bonneagar ardchaighdeáin scartha do choisithe agus do rothaithe a shuiteáil chun sábháilteacht a fheabhsú agus Taistil Ghníomhach a chur chun cinn feadh an R132, Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Dún Dealgan, ó Acomhal Greengates (idir R132, L-7162 agus R172) ag dul ó thuaidh i dtreo Acomhail Xerox (idir R215 agus R132), fad thart ar 2.8 km.
Tá sé beartaithe acomhail a uasghrádú feadh an bhealaigh iomláin chun trasrianta coisithe agus rothar níos sábháilte a sholáthar
Tá sé beartaithe trasrianta coisithe agus rothaíochta breise a sholáthar ag na línte mianta aitheanta feadh an bhealaigh.
Tá sé beartaithe gach bealach isteach feadh an bhealaigh a uasghrádú chun gluaiseacht coisithe agus rothaithe a éascú níos fearr.
Tá sé beartaithe na stadanna bus atá ann faoi láthair feadh an bhealaigh a uasghrádú, agus áiseanna feabhsaithe a chur ar fáil do choisithe agus do rothaithe araon.
Tá sé beartaithe ceangal a dhéanamh leis na saoráidí siúil agus rothaíochta uasghrádaithe atá ann cheana, mar aon le feabhsuithe ar thírdhreachú agus ar bhithéagsúlacht feadh iomlán an scéil.

I gcomhréir le S.I. 476, 2011, Alt 250, na Rialacháin um Pleanáil agus Forbairt (Leasú) (Uimh.3), 2011 agus S.I. 296, 2018 Rialacháin an Aontais Eorpaigh (Pleanáil agus Forbairt) (Measúnú Tionchair Timpeallachta) Rialacháin 2018, tá scagadh déanta ag Comhairle Contae Lú agus tá na nithe seo a leanas socraithe aici:

Baintear de thátal as an réamh-mheasúnú nach bhfuiltear ag súil go mbeidh aon drochthionchar suntasach ag antionscadal, ina aonar nó i gcomhcheangal le pleananna nó tionscadail eile. Mar sin, níl Measúnú Cuí (AA) ag teastáil don tionscadal.
Níl aon dóchúlacht i ndáiríre go mbeidh tionchar suntasach ar an gcomhshaol agus mar sin tháinig an réamh-mheasúnú ar an tátal nach bhfuil gá le Tuarascáil Measúnaithe Tionchair Timpeallachta

Is Feidir le duine ar bith, laistigh de 4 seachtaine o dhata an fhogra seo, iarratas a dheanamh chuign an mBord Pleanala ar chinneeadh scagthastala EIA maiir le cibe an mbeadh tionchar suntasach ag an bhforbairt ar an gcomhshaol.

Feadfar pleananna agus costa reasunta a bhaineann le coip a dheabamh, o De Mairt 9 u Nollaigh 2025 go dti De Mairt 20 u Eanair 2026, san aireamh, in Oifigi Chomhairle Contae L thiosluaite, le linn uaireanta oscailte poibli ag:

Comhairle Contae Lú, Halla an Chontae, Ionad na Mílaoise, Marshes Lower, Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú, A91 KFW6 agus
Comhairle Contae Lú, Halla an Bhaile, Sráid Crowe, Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú, A91 W20C

Beidh pleananna agus sonrai ar fail freisin le feachaint ar line ag http://planning.localgov.ie/en

Is féidir aighneachtaí nó tuairimí maidir leis an bhforbairt bheartaithe, a bhaineann le pleanáil chuí agus forbairt inbhuanaithe an cheantair ina mbeidh an fhorbairt suite, agus iad marcáilte go soiléir mar “Cuid 8 – Scéim Taistil Ghníomhach – R132, Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú (Acomhal Xerox go Greengates)”, a dhéanamh tráth nach déanaí ná 5.00 i.n. Dé Máirt, 3 Feabhra 2026, amhlaidh:

I scríbhinn chuig an té atá sínithe thíos ag Comhairle Contae Lú, Halla an Chontae, Ionad na Mílaoise, Dún Dealgan, nó
Trí Thairseach Pleanála Chuid 8 Náisiúnta https://planning.localgov.ie/en