Royal Canal Greenway
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Current Development Works on the Royal Canal Towpath
Works are ongoing to develop the full length and final sections of the Royal Canal Greenway from Maynooth to Spencer Dock, Dublin. During the current development phase you may experience some disruption to your walking or cycling journey.
Below is a summary of the works to be undertaken by the Local Authorities who have received the funding and the areas where restrictions may be in place.
| Local Authority | Location/Section | Approx. Length | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Phase 1 - Spencer Dock to Sheriff Street | 0.3km | Completed |
| Dublin | Phase 2 - Sheriff Street to North Strand Road | 0.85km | Completed |
| Dublin | Phase 3 - North Strand Road to Phibsborough | 2.00km | Under Construction |
| Dublin | Phase 4 - Phibsborough to Ashtowngate | 4.35km | Awaiting Planning |
| Dublin | Lock 12 | 2.40km | Completed |
| Fingal | Clonsilla Deep Sinking | 3.95km | With Consultant |
| Fingal | Confey | 4.10km | With Consultant |
| Kildare | Leixlip - Maynooth | 8.5km | Under Construction |
| Kildare | Lock 14 | 2.20km | Completed |
| Kildare | Lock 15 | 2.10km | Completed |
| Kildare | Spin Bridge | 2.70km | Completed |
| Kildare | Lock 17 Ferns | 2.75km | Completed |
| Kildare | Cloncurry | 5.90km | Completed |
| Kildare | Enfield | 3.20km | Completed |
| Kildare | Blackwater | 2.70km | Completed |
| Kildare | Moyvally | 3.40km | Completed |
| Meath/Westmeath | Meath Westmeath | 12.40km | Completed |
| Longford | Longford Bridge | 59.60km | Completed |
| Longford | Clonsheerin Bridge | 14.35km | Completed |
| Longford | 46th Lock | 7.85km | Completed |
| Longford | Longford Branch | 8.50km | Completed |
| Westmeath | Lough Owel Feeder | 4.00km | Completed |