N52 Carrick Bridge to Clonfad

N52 Carrick Bridge to Clonfad

In August 2011, TMS completed road safety audits at pre-tender stage on two national road schemes near Mullingar in Ireland. 

The first audit was on the N4 The Downs.  The second audit was on the "N52 Carrick Bridge to Clonfad" project, which involves constructing 5.6km of off-line single carriageway. The current route is twisty and narrow in nature and currently operates over capacity. Safety is compromised by the sub-standard alignment and by the number of at-grade junctions and private accesses along the existing road. The accident rate is greater than the national average.

The new road will have a much smoother alignment, a wider cross-section and improved junction formats. Overtaking opportunities will also be provided along the new route, reducing driver frustration and improving journey times.

The photo above illustrates the current N52 route which has a sub-standard alignment, with numerous private accesses.