An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick Appendices

Limerick 2030 An Economic and Spatial Plan for Limerick
Catherine Street corridor is un-signalised and there is evidence of traffic conflicts at priority
junctions occurring as north-south traffic meets east-west traffic. This creates difficulties for
pedestrians in particular and lack of clarity for all.
Similar occurs at Glenworth Street with O’Connell Street junction.
Key Areas for further analysis / conclusions
‘Split the traffic’ southbound between O’ Connell Street and Henry Street – in conjunction
with alterations around Arthur’s Quay to ‘straighten’ the northbound route.
Use the advantage of this to reduce the parking and vehicular impact on O’Connell Street,
particularly between Sarsfield Street and Cecil Street.
Consider removal of all traffic on O’Connell Street between Sarsfield Street and Denmark
Street and remove the cut through from O’Connell Street to Arthur’s Quay (the ‘return loop’).
To create a central pedestrian zone where it is most needed.
Close Honan’s Quay and investigate one way southbound on the Quayside between
Bedford Row and Cecil Street.
Re-open Lower Mallow Street eastbound between Henry Street and O’Connell Street.
Create a stronger pedestrian route between Rail/Bus Station and O Connell Street improving
Davis Street and Glentworth Street.
Consider some implementation of signals or more restricted junctions along the Catherine
Street corridor from Roches Street to Mallow Street.
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