Tender documents have been published for the MacCurtain St Public Transport Improvement Scheme. Tenders are now being invited from contractors to carry out work on the scheme. A mid-September deadline has been installed for all tenders, in the hopes that work will begin later this year.
Work required as part of the scheme includes site clearance works, upgrades of footpaths, changes in traffic management, the installation of additional bus facilities, upgrades of junctions including upgrades to traffic signals, pavement improvement and refurbishment works, the provision of set down spaces, improved street signage and road markings.
New bus and bicycle lanes are to be installed on adjoining streets with major changes to traffic flows planned.
The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.
On MacCurtain Street itself, footpaths will be widened, new lighting installed, a new street surface will be laid down, and new trees will be planted along with additional street furniture.
A two-way traffic flow system with a speed limit of 30 km/h will be implemented.
Major upgrades are also planned for Leitrim St, Coburg St, Bridge St, the lower section of St Patrick’s Hill, St Patrick’s Quay, Brian Boru St, Merchant’s Quay, Anderson’s Quay, Cathedral Walk and part of Mulgrave Road.
