The Irish Department of Transport and the the country’s National Transport Authority (NTA) have been granted planning approval by national planning aproval body An Bord Pleanál for the Clongriffin to Dublin city centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme, part of the city’s Bus Connects bus service improvement programme, and following recent planning approval for the first Core Bus Corridor from Liffey Valley to the city centre.
The NTA will now move to the implementation phase of what it says is an important piece of transport infrastructure, in this case in the north of Dublin city, which promises to provide a step-change in bus services, and develop enhanced cycle facilities and introduce high quality public realm upgrades.
Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said: “This is the second BusConnects Core Bus Corridor Scheme to be approved by An Bord Pleanála in recent weeks. This vital piece of infrastructure, when constructed, will transform bus services along this corridor in North Dublin, allowing passengers to get to their destinations quicker and more conveniently without being impacted by traffic congestion.”
CEO of the NTA Anne Graham added: “We welcome this decision from An Bord Pleanála and the careful consideration that has been given to the proposals. This approval will allow us to provide significantly enhanced, high quality and reliable bus services, cycling and walking facilities along the Clongriffin to city centre Core Bus Corridor.”
