R289 Kilcoon Road Realignment - Dromahair Co. Leitrim

The project aims to develop a comprehensive design for the delivery of excavating, realigning, and replacing the existing carriageway. It involves cutting in the existing upper embankment, strengthening the road embankment and pavement, and the installation of a VRS along the outside of the bend where the road section is situated on a steep slope and is showing structural cracks due to slope-side movement. The graded slope should be planted to improve the aesthetic appeal of the road section and to allow it to blend cohesively with the surrounding landscape.

The construction of the realignment and remediation works of the slope are to be phased to minimise disruption to travel along the route. Construction will be carried out with the aim to keep one lane operational for the majority of the period of works. Stakeholder engagement, including workshops with key entities such as TII will be a critical component to ensure alignment with broader infrastructure goals.

Ultimately, this initiative seeks to enhance road stability and safety, while also minimising disruption to traffic flow and impact on the environment. Works will include the following:

• Fencing / Gates / Barriers
• Site Clearance
• Landscaping
• Earthworks
• Road Construction
• Signage
• Drainage
• Vehicle Restraint System
• Civils works to facilitate above