A New Park and Ride facility with 275 parking spaces could be developed at Clondrinagh on Limerick’s Ennis Road, following the submission of a planning application by the National Transport Authority.
THE PROPOSED facility, which is currently under consideration by Limerick City and County Council, would include standard parking spaces, electric vehicle charging bays, and accessible parking for mobility-impaired users as part of plans to improve transport links into the city.
The facility will include internal roadways, a new roundabout, four bus bays, passenger waiting shelters, bicycle parking facilities and dedicated active travel infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
The proposed development forms part of the National Transport Authority’s wider Limerick Park and Ride Strategy, which outlines four strategic locations across the city and suburbs.
According to the National Transport Authority, plans are also being considered for a 300-space facility in Raheen at Junction 3 of the M20, a 250-space site in Ballysimon on the N24 near the M7 interchange, and a further 200-space facility at the Mackey Roundabout in Annacotty at Junction 28 of the M7.
Local Fine Gael Counillor Peter Doyle has welcomed plans for all the new park and ride facilities, which he says will significantly reduce traffic especially on the Dublin Road.
“I believe they will reduce congestion. Traffic around UL and Dublin Road can be challenging, so a Park and Ride at the Mackey Roundabout will help.
Three new dedicated bus routes are also being proposed for Limerick as part of the NTA’s Park and Ride strategy.