New pedestrian bridge mooted for Tuam
Increase accessibility and improve safety
GALWAY County Council will consider plans to construct a new pedestrian bridge over the River Clare in Tuam town centre.
The bridge at the Inner Relief Road at the entrance to the Palace Grounds would allow safer access to the park, playground and leisure centre for pedestrians. The existing narrow bridge would then be used solely by vehicles and allow the road to be widened by removing the existing footpaths.
The idea was first touted last year by Councillor Donagh Killilea but was never explored due to a lack of funding. However, during last week’s meeting of Tuam Municipal District Council, Area Engineer John Coyle confirmed they would consider including it in the roads programme.
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