Concerns Raised
- The proposed route dissects the medieval core of the old Irishtown of Kilkenny, one of the most historic quarters of the city.
After concerns of stakeholders and members of the public, changes that have taken place in the design include;
- To build a unified city centre with the River Nore at its heart, with strong connectivity between High Street, The Mart and McDonagh Junction
- Improve access to the city centre and provide for economic and cultural development;
- Reduce the impact of road traffic and private car domination on the city centre; and enable partial pedestrianization of John’s Street and High Street.
- Improved accessibility for emergency services and access to health facilities and hospitals;
- Make provision for planned residential development on the west side of the city without creating traffic problems in existing residential areas.
Read more about this topic: Kilkenny Central Access Scheme
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