Ibec welcomes approval of Galway City Ring Road
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, welcomes An Coimisiún Pleanála approval of the N6 Galway City Ring Road (GCRR).
‘The Galway City Ring Road is an infrastructure project of national significance and a key growth enabler for the entire West region. The project is a core component of the wider transport solution for Galway City and County, providing more space for sustainable modes of travel such as walking, cycling, and public transport in the metropolitan area, to support planned population growth, in a compact and sustainable manner.
‘The ring road will support improved accessibility across the county and will enhance mobility in the city. It will tackle the city’s congestion challenges by reducing the number of cars, creating a city centre more conducive to walking and cycling, and more efficient for cross city public transport journeys. This will lead to improved quality of life for residents and workers and make the city more liveable and attractive. Addressing bottlenecks and traffic congestion in the city centre will also reduce vehicle emissions and support ambitious climate action and sustainable development commitments.
‘The project is long overdue and urgently needed to meet existing and future city transport needs. Business has been waiting for 20 years for progress on this; the focus must now shift to actually delivering the project. It is a vital enabler for strong, balanced, and sustainable growth.’
