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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012-2018 & BEYOND Chapter 3: Infrastructure & Services narrow on approach to The Crescent, at Shop Street and onto Carrick Road towards the junction of the R294 (old Dublin Road), the alignment is poor with a narrow cross-section which is not wide enough for two-way traffic and on-street car parking. The alignment at the junction of Shop Street and Bridge Street is not suitable to cater for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV’S). Restrictions are in place on the approach to the Carrick Road from the junction of the R294 (old Dublin Road), due to the alignment of the junction of the Carrick Road/Lower Marian Road. Development of the road cross-section along this section of the N61 is limited to refurbishment as there is an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and a number of protected structures on opposite sides along the route (See Maps 6a, 6b, 6c & 6d). The Crescent and Cootehall Streets were upgraded with the implementation of the one-way system and are in good condition with car parking provided. Street traders occupy a number of locations on certain days at the Crescent which is problematic, and RCC are in the process of preparing proposals for regulating the trading and car parking areas in Boyle town. Cootehall Street links the schools and residential estates off the Marian Road, and ends in a partial one-way system to Elphin Street. (See Map 2 & Figure 4(B)) Ross Lane is two-way, is very narrow and serves as another link to Elphin Street from the Secondary College and Marian Road. The north side of Ross Lane is an ACA and the south side has remained undeveloped consisting of domestic dwellings. (See Maps 2, 6a, 6b, 6c & 6d) The N61 becomes Elphin Street and has good road width and condition. Bridge Street is in good condition and has adequate width for one-way traffic; however road space is impeded on occasions with onstreet traders. It has good pedestrian linkage with the rest of the town centre via the river bank. The existing development along Termon Road, apart from the shopping units and nursing home at the junction with Elphin Street, consists mainly of residential dwellings with front gardens on both sides. This section of road has the potential to develop a wider road cross-section; however, there is presently no demand for development and improvement of the road width in this area. Quarry Lane links the rear of the premises on Bridge Street and The Crescent to Termon Road; it has limited footpaths, is partially lit, and is very narrow and unsuitable for large delivery vehicles. A number of developments have taken place in this area, however they have limited access and any improvement to road width at this location would require obtaining land in private ownership for public road use. Quarry lane provides good pedestrian linkage for the south of the town to the town centre. The R294 from the junction of the N61/Military Road has adequate alignment to the entrance of King House. However, from Military Road along Main Street to the junction of Green Street/Patrick Street and Bridge Street, Main Street is too narrow for twoway traffic with parking; therefore a one-way system with on-street parking has been provided. Patrick Street and Green Street are narrow for some distance out of town, however they remain two-way, as providing access to the town centre would generate lengthy detours out of town, thus disconnecting certain areas of the town from direct vehicular access to the town centre. Patrick Street continues as the R294 to Tobercurry in County Sligo and to Ballina in County Mayo, and the R295 commences close to the development boundary and continues onto Ballymote in County Sligo. The R294 has potential for road widening out to the development boundary from the junction of the L1022 Local Road to Assylinn, however such widening will be development driven as the road capacity is adequate for the existing demands of the area. Some residential development has taken place off Green Street; however it remains unfinished and does not contribute positively towards road width in the area. Green Street is very narrow. The section of road closest to the junction with Patrick Street has very narrow footpaths on both sides and the existing buildings on both sides are unlikely to be setback to provide adequate road width, thus the current narrow street will remain for some time. The gradient on the vertical alignment of the existing road is very steep and the existing buildings on either side of the road follow the road alignment, it would therefore, be expensive for development in the future. Existing development along the N61 to the south of Boyle town has expanded to the junction of the Frenchpark Road (R361), and for a short distance on the R361 where the road “peters out” to a standard narrow Regional Road. The road cross-section has developed in accordance with the residential development, with public lighting and other services. Future development along this route will be directly impacted by the proposed N61 Boyle Bypass and must not have a negative impact on the chosen route corridor. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 24
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2012-2018 & BEYOND Chapter 3: Infrastructure & Services The north side of Boyle town along the R294 (old Dublin Road), Abbeytown (L5058) and other local roads such as the L1020 (Wooden Bridge, Drum Road & Maple Drive) adjacent to the N4 (Dublin to Sligo National Primary Route) has developed substantially in recent years. This development consists primarily of residential development; however, development has also included a small number of industrial units, expansion of the existing nursing home, a medical centre, a shop, a school, and a harbour with a canal link to Lough Key. There are a notable number of gaps in the footpath network along the L1020, L5058, and R294 roads. At the majority of locations where development has occurred without the construction of footpaths, there is adequate setback for road crosssection improvement when funding becomes available. All development should provide adequate road width for footpaths, cycle lanes and, where substantial road frontage is developed, the developers should install all services including telephone/broadband, public lighting, electricity and water etc. to a standard to be agreed with RCC. Should linear ribbon development take place adjacent to the above roads (L1020, L5058, and R294), specific road contributions should be provided for the development of essential roads infrastructure including; footpaths, road widening and provision of services. RCC will carry out improvement of the road network and services, where adequate road space and specific funding has being allocated for linking of residential development to Boyle town. ‣ Major Roads Infrastructure The maintenance and improvement of the transportation network is an essential element in ensuring the continued social and economic development of Boyle. The majority of the development of Boyle, apart from the most recent development north of the town towards the N4, has been carried out since the mid 1800s in a gradual manner. Most of the town’s amenities and educational facilities are in the north of the town and all are wellserviced with roads infrastructure. The proposed N61 Boyle Town Bypass to the south east of the town, linking the N4 to the N61 south of the town (See Map 3a & 3b), will provide a vital strategic link for the south of Boyle town, and indeed Roscommon County, to the north west of the country, in addition to providing an efficient link for Dublin/Sligo bound traffic from the south of Boyle town. In addition to increased accessibility it will help reduce the traffic flow within the town. It is an objective of RCC to reserve, free of development, the selected route corridor for the proposed National Secondary Route N61 bypass for Boyle. Furthermore, RCC will seek to minimise the number of additional access points onto National Roads, reserving them for their primary purpose as long distance routes. The feasibility study has been completed for the N61 Boyle/Roscommon/Athlone route selection corridor and it is an objective of RCC to progress to the next stage of the process and develop the proposed new road scheme, when funding becomes available. The N61 Athlone to Boyle project involves the upgrading of the N61 national secondary route between Boyle and Athlone, a mainline length of 75km. Progression of this scheme through the planning phases has however been suspended. A safe and efficient road and transport system is a vital component in improving the attractiveness of the area for the development of industry and employment generation. RCC supports development in areas that reduce the need to travel, are in close proximity to the national and regional road network, have essential services and transport facilities, and encourages more sustainable forms of transport such as walking, cycling and public transport. 3.2.2 Future Development In line with the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas (Cities, Towns & Villages), 2009; RCC supports increased residential density close to existing or future public transport routes, where appropriate. This will follow the Sequential Approach where possible and areas to be zoned will also be contiguous to existing zoned/serviced development lands. RCC will closely review all development proposals which require access onto National and Regional Roads, in order to ensure that traffic flow and safety along these roads will not be unduly disrupted by proposed development. Development will be carried out in urban areas taking cognisance of the provision of adequate road width, where possible. All development of the Boyle Town streetscape will be considered with a view towards the provision of underground services, street furniture, public lighting, and the protection of on-street features as outlined in the Record of Protected Structures and the addition of new contemporary streetscape design, features and layouts where appropriate. (See Chapter 6 – Built and Natural Heritage) Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 25
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