Kildare County Council releases brand-new update on Royal Canal Greenway (Maynooth to Leixlip) works

A brand-new update relating to the ongoing Royal Canal Greenway (Maynooth to Leixlip) construction works has been released by Kildare County Council (KCC) today (May 23).

KCC said in its latest statement: Construction works are continuing on the Royal Canal Greenway scheme from Louisa Bridge, Leixlip to Maynooth Harbour.

"The following update is provided by KCC:

• Upgrade works are continuing on the R148 Road between Pike Bridge and Deey Bridge (Blakestown). A two-way road narrowing temporary traffic management layout is in place locally for these works at Pike Bridge. From Tuesday, May 27, 2025 to Friday, June 6, 2025, a one-way temporary traffic management shuttle system will operate intermittingly at the Pike Bridge junction on the R148/L5053 Donaghmore / Railpark Road.
• Section of the towpath / greenway from R406 Straffan Road, Maynooth to Pike Bridge has reopened to the public. Note the Pike Bridge end of the greenway remains closed until the works at Pike Bridge are complete. Entry / exit for this section of greenway is from Straffan Road, Maynooth only.
• Section of the towpath / greenway from Pike Bridge to Deey Bridge (Blakestown) is closed for upgrade works.

KCC also noted that general arrangement drawings for the scheme can be viewed at the following link: https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Transport/RoadSafetyCyclingandSustainableTransport/SustainableTransport/SustainableInfrastructureProjects/RoyalCanalGreenway-MaynoothtoConfey/

Lastly, KCC said that it "apologises for any inconvenience" caused by the works.

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