Road Safety and Traffic Calming Scheme: New Footpath & Safe Routes to Schools Treatments Ballynacarrig, Brittas, Co Wicklow - Section 38 Road Traffic Act 1994
Wicklow County Council, in conjunction with An Taisce and the National Transport Authority, is proposing to improve road safety adjacent to schools in the county that have been selected as part of the NTA Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. The purpose of the scheme is to make the areas immediately adjacent to the schools safer, highlight the school and reduce speeds.
The new footpath is an initiative of Wicklow Municipal District to provide safe infrastructure linking the schools, businesses and local communities with the amenities of the area as well as the large number of visitors to the area during the summer season.
The purpose of this non-statutory public consultation is to advise the public that Wicklow County Council proposes to undertake construction of Traffic Calming for pedestrian safety measures on section of R750, Ballynacarrig, Brittas.
Supported by the school board of management, these designs for Safe Routes to School have been developed based on best practice and guidance which addresses safety issues raised by the schools.
The proposed scheme will consist of a new footpath along the section of R750 together with Safe Routes to School treatments for traffic calming which may include installation of bollards adjacent to the schools, colour contrast road surfacing, road markings, pedestrian and cyclist facility improvements, junction improvements, new school bus set down area including public realm improvements where feasible.
Drawings are available for inspection below and on display in the Wicklow Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Market Square, Wicklow Town A67 YO18 between Wednesday 11th to Wednesday 25th March 2026.
The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be clearly marked with “Brittas Bay Footpath and Safe Routes to School Scheme” and lodged with the Active Travel Team, Arklow MD District Office, Castle Park, Arklow, Y14 FX63 or by email to activetravel@wicklowcoco.ie to be received by 5pm on Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Please note that comments, including names of those making comments, submitted to the Council regarding this process may form part of the report for recording and publication of the decision following the outcome of the consultation process. This shall be circulated to the elected members. Accordingly, they may also appear in the public domain.
Brittas Bay Footpath and Safe Routes to School Scheme Drawings -