This public information event will describe the work undertaken to date, give information about the option selection process and why the preferred option was selected, describe and provide maps of the preferred route corridor and outline the programme for next steps in advancing the project.

This non-statutory event will also provide an opportunity for observations to be submitted, which may inform the further development of the scheme in the next phases.

In consideration of continuing risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and taking into account the timing for planning and holding the public display, an online platform has been developed on this website N21abbeyfeale.ie which will go live from 2pm on Tuesday 9^th November 2021.

As with the previous public consultation for the route corridor options, this online platform will host a virtual consultation room that will allow the public and other stakeholders to view and interact with the information and maps displayed. The platform will include an online booking facility where the public and other stakeholders can schedule an online or telephone meeting with a member of the project team during the first two weeks of the public display period.

It is understood that online information cannot be accessed by everyone. The project team is keen to engage with people throughout the display period. Information can be requested, and telephone meetings can be booked by calling the booking phone line 087 0573813 which will be available from Tuesday 9^th November to Tuesday 23^rd November 2021.

Observations can be sent by email to abbeyfeale@midwestroads.ie, or by post addressed to N21 Abbeyfeale Road Scheme, Mid West National Road Design Office, Lissanalta House, Dooradoyle, Limerick V94 H5RR up until Tuesday 7^th December 2021.

Limerick City and County Council is progressing the development of this scheme in partnership with Kerry County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport. Improved accessibility between the Mid-West and South West regions and the Atlantic Economic Corridor is identified as a major enabler for balanced regional development in the National Planning Framework and is a key element in the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Strategy.

The aim of the scheme is to relieve congestion on the N21 Limerick to Tralee Road through Abbeyfeale. The project is expected to have positive benefits for the town centre environment of Abbeyfeale and will improve the quality of life of commuters and local residents. The project offers opportunities to provide safe, segregated cycling and walking facilities and to integrate with the wider Active Travel networks such as the Limerick Greenway.

Limerick City and County Council values the opinion of the community on this project and welcomes observations and comments from the public and interested parties. The knowledge gained from the engagement will be considered by the project team as part of the next stages of the development of the scheme.