Open Consultations: N81 Road Improvement Schemes: Whitestown Lower and Hangman's Bend
Organisation: Wicklow County Council
Closing Date: Thursday, 27th February 2025
Wicklow County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, is seeking public input on two significant road improvement projects along the N81 in west Wicklow:
N81 Whitestown Lower Project (2km)
○ Extends from Castleruddery Junction to Ballylion Junction
N81 Hangman's Bend and Tuckmill Project (4km)
○ Extends from Raheen Junction to Hangman's Bend
These projects aim to address road safety deficiencies on the network. The schemes are currently at Phase 2 of development, which involves options assessment and selection.
Public Consultation Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025
Time: 14:00 - 20:00
Venue: Inis Fail Germaines, Main Street, Baltinglass
The project team will be available to provide guidance and answer questions. This non-statutory consultation provides an opportunity for the public to:
● View the emerging preferred options
● Submit feedback on the process and conclusions
● Contribute local knowledge to inform future development phases
Project documentation will be available to view online at N81whitestownandtuckmill.ie from 14:00 on 30th January 2025.
Submissions can be made:
● Online via the feedback form at N81whitestownandtuckmill.ie
● By post to:
Senior Executive Office
Transportation & Infrastructure Delivery Department
Wicklow County Council
County Buildings
Whitegates
Wicklow Town
A67 FW96
(Mark submissions: 'N81 Improvement Scheme Whitestown Lower and Hangman's Bends Submission')
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