Relief for residents as Letteragh road safety measures move forward

Residents in the Letteragh Road area can breathe a sigh of relief as long-awaited road safety measures are set to move a step closer.

Published 2nd Oct 2026, 12:30 BST Cllr Eddie Hoare Residents in the Letteragh Road area can breathe a sigh of relief as long-awaited road safety measures are set to move a step closer. Galway City Council is to seek Department of Transport funding for a safety scheme around the Letteragh Road and Circular Road t-junction, following years of concerns over pedestrian and cyclist safety.

The proposed works would provide better footpath connections from Letteragh Road towards Siobhan McKenna Road, with a potential safe crossing at Circular Road also being examined.

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Cllr Eddie Hoare (FG), who has been pushing for improvements at the location for the past five years, said the measures would make a significant difference for families in the area.

Read More Gardai masterplan to cut Galway road deaths Safety fears on 'deadly dangerous' Clifden road as TII opposes 30km/h limit near school Galway families face school bus lottery as calls intensify for system change “There are a lot of new residents along Letteragh Road and this would create a safe route for residents, particularly children, to navigate the junction and get safely towards the sports fields,” he said.

“This is something I have been beating the drum on regularly. It has been frustrating at times, so it is great to finally see some movement.”

The scheme would follow previous safety works at the Siobhan McKenna Road and Circular Road junction, which included the installation of three crossings in 2025.

The cost of the latest project has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be more extensive as new footpaths and other safety measures would be required.

Cllr Hoare said the proposals would also tie in with future plans for improved walking, cycling and public transport connections along Letteragh Road and Circular Road.

He said he will now work with council engineers on the funding application and hopes Department of Transport backing can be secured in the coming months.