Junction of L4159/L4158/R458, Barefield, Co Clare

What’s proposed

to carry out the following development: for the extension of existing Footpaths and Junction realignment. The proposed development will include: 1) Realignment of existing Junction. 2) Set back existing stone wall and provision of 100m of 2m wide concrete footpath to North West of th Junction. 3) Extension of existing 2m wide footway for 40m along existing macadam surfacing to South West of the junction. 4) 1 No. Raised uncontrolled pedestrian crossing accross the L4158 (Ruan Road) 5) 1 No Raised uncontrolled pedestrian crossing the R458 to motorway. 6) 1 No. flush uncontrolled pedestrian crossing across R4159 to Ennis. 7) 1 No flush uncontrolled pedestrian crossing with seperation island, R458 to Crusheen. 8) 2 No Additional public Lighting columns and associated ancillary works to tie into existing public lighting system. 9) Provision of, Gullies, drainage pipework and associated ancillary works to existing public system. 10) Provision of associated Signage and Road Markings. 11. All associated and ancillary site works. In accordance with the Birds and Natural Habitats Directive, Screening for Appropriate Assessment has been carried out on the project. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening statement has been prepared and concludes that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development