The half million funding for Bowe’s Corner, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, first trumpeted by all local TD’s; of all political persuasions, at the start of this year, 2022, saw the final design completed in June last.
According to Tipperary County Council, Rathcabbin Tarmacadam Limited, first set up in July 1999, have been appointed as contractors.
Materials being used on the project e.g. paving, kerbing etc. are to be similar to that already used on the half completed Liberty Square projected.
Work was expected to start in July, with drainage works, ducting, excavation etc., followed on with the kerbing and paving.
Little in the new plan shown above is expected to change, over what currently now exists, however there will be a few exceptions: –
- The existing junctions will be tightened with current signage moved and upgraded.
- The pedestrian crossing currently in-situ on Friar Street; close to Lacey’s Butcher’s Shop, will be moved closer to the existing junction.
- A new pedestrian crossing will be introduced on Abbey Road, railway bridge.
- All pedestrian crossings will remain uncontrolled.
- Additional public lighting will be provided.
- The entire junction will be a raised table.
Major delays are expected for traffic using the area.
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