WORK on the R229 Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project in Letterkenny is due to commence at the end of the month and is expected to be completed by September 2026.

ACS Civils Ltd. has been appointed as the main contractor for this project.

The works are located between the Hospital Roundabout and Knocknamona Roundabout including a section that extends west from Knocknamona Roundabout to the Optum Business Park entrance.

A traffic management system will be in place during the works with two-way traffic flow maintained daily between 7am and 7pm.

Traffic management updates shall be available via Donegal Council’s MapAlerter service and website.

The project shall enhance accessibility and promote the 10-minute active travel journey from residential areas to key amenities destinations within Letterkenny Town, through the provision of improved pedestrian facilities and a new two-way cycle facility to the west side of the carriageway.

Bus stops will be incorporated into the scheme to support public transport.