Works are also ongoing to develop the Royal Canal towpath between Maynooth and Dublin.
During the current development phase, you may experience some disruption to your walking or cycling journey.
Below is a summary of the works ongoing and the restrictions to be aware of.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT WORKS ON THE ROYAL CANAL TOWPATH EAST OF MAYNOOTH
The works on the Towpath are being completed in phases as they are dependent on planning approval, funding confirmation and contractor appointment. There are multiple partners involved: led by the National Transport Authority, working with Waterways Ireland and the local authorities. This complexity means accurate completion date for individual stages cannot be given at this time.
LOCATION | STATUS |
Spencer Dock to Sheriff Street | Completed
|
Sheriff Street to Newcomen
Bridge | Completed |
Newcomen Bridge to Phibsborough
Road | Planning Approved – construction date tbc |
Phibsborough Road to 10th Lock | Planning Approved - construction date tbc |
10th Lock to 12th Lock | Completed |
12th Lock to Confey | Consultants have appointed, the design is at pre-planning stage, however significant works involved through the ‘Deep
Sinking’ area. |
Confey (Cope Slipway) to
Maynooth Slipway | Consultants
appointed and planning approval has obtained; at detailed design / tender stage
|
