Have your say: Julianstown traffic relief scheme seeks input on local constraints
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed Julianstown Village Traffic Relief Scheme, designed to tackle congestion and improve safety in the Meath village.
The scheme, being developed by Meath County Council in conjunction with the Department of Transport, aims to address persistent traffic issues along the R132, the main arterial route through Julianstown.
While the opening of the M1 section from Dunleer to Dundalk in 2001 and the Drogheda Bypass in 2003 reduced some through traffic, the R132 continues to experience high volumes, particularly of HGVs, during peak periods.
High traffic levels have created safety concerns for vulnerable road users, including children and parents accessing the local school near Ballygarth Manor Road, as well as negative impacts on the overall village environment.
The first stage of the project, Phase 1 – Concept and Feasibility, was completed in 2025, establishing the need for the scheme, identifying transport issues, developing objectives, and assessing preliminary options.
The project has since received additional funding from the Department of Transport to move into Phase 2 – Options Selection, where a preferred option will be determined.
The project is currently in Stage 1, which includes a Preliminary Options Assessment using a Multi-Criteria Analysis to weigh engineering, environmental, and economic benefits and drawbacks.
Meanwhile the consultation will inform a Constraints Study, which will assess environmental, technical, and social factors — including impacts on population health, planning context, land, geology, water, climate, cultural heritage, and the landscape — to guide the selection of the most suitable traffic relief option.
“To inform the study, we are engaging with people who live, work and visit Julianstown to understand how they travel around the area and to identify any constraints the project team should be aware of,” Meath County Council said.
The consultation is being held through an Online Feedback Form until March 30, 2026.