Longford Connected Public Realm Enhancement Project

Project Description

Located in Longford Town Centre, the site extents spread over two locations: Market Square and pedestrian link from Main Street along Grafton Court, Shopping Centre and Northeast Car Park.

Works were carried out in a busy town environment with an AADT of approximately 12,000. A Stage 2 & 3 Road Safety Audit was carried out on the Temporary Traffic Management that was designed, implemented and maintained by P&D Lydon.

Client – Longford County Council

Project Timeline – April 2022 – May 2023

Role – Main Contractor , PSCS

The scope of the project included:

Urban Realm improvements, some works adjacent to N63 and N5 national routes
The carriageway to the north of Market Square and along Grafton Court became shared surfaces paved with asphalt
Creation of more pedestrianized feel to the town by widening footpaths
All pedestrianized areas resurfaced with granite paviours
Installation of public lighting
Re-location of some underground services and utilities
New surface water drainage network along Grafton Court
Works phased with Grafton Court being completed first and then moving onto Market square, preventing town disruption
Liaison with commercial and residential units before and throughout the works allowing access always being maintained
The installation of new regulatory and pedestrian signage as well as road markings
Replacement of pedestrian crossings

Longford Connected Public Realm Enhancement Project

Project Description

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