Dublin Galway Greenway

The Dublin Galway Greenway project has taken a significant step forward with the opening of the Royal Canal Greenway between Glasnevin and Drumcondra. Dublin City Council official announced that the majority of the linear park along the Royal Canal, between Cross Guns Bridge and Binns Bridge, was opened to the public on Friday, July 19, 2024. Reopening Details This first phase of the reopening includes: - The entire northern towpath alongside the railway line. - The new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Lock 3. - The southern towpath between Glengarriff Parade and the former Spain’s warehouse (to the rear of Saint Ignatius Road). The remaining section of the southern towpath, from the former Spain’s warehouse to Binns Bridge, will reopen after the completion of the Dorset Street Lower toucan crossing at Binns Bridge. Enhancing Urban Connectivity The newly opened section provides an essential link in Dublin's urban cycling and walking infrastructure. It runs along the Royal Canal, offe...

  Kildare County Council has said that Glas Civil Engineering Ltd are continuing works on the Royal Canal Greenway scheme from Louisa Bridge, Leixlip to Maynooth Harbour. The council explained: "As part of these works, upgrade works will be carried out on the R406 Straffan Road at Mullen Bridge in Maynooth starting from the July 8, 2024. "Traffic management will be in place for these works." General arrangement drawings for the scheme can be viewed at the following link: kildare Council Project Site Thanks to the Leinster Leader for the update.