Monaghan County Council, with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Technical
Advisor – AECOM, is progressing the Coolshannagh Roundabout Active Travel Scheme.
A number of Active Travel development schemes are currently under progress, which link the towns
and villages together as part of Monaghan Urban Cycle Network. All these active travel schemes,
identified below, will connect to the Coolshannagh Roundabout when they are in operation:
• N2 Monaghan Town Active Travel Scheme
• Ulster Canal Greenway, Phase 2 (Monaghan to The Border)
• N2 Corlat to Coolshannagh Active Travel Scheme
• N54 Tullyherim Lane
The integration between these projects is one of the most important considerations for the successful
delivery of these schemes. It is therefore considered that the Coolshannagh Roundabout is a
significant national road intersection (N2/N54/N12) and a crucial point in the overall active travel
networks at the north-east end of the town. TII and MCC realise the importance of delivering a design
at the roundabout that is safe and convenient for vulnerable / non-motorised road users, while also
minimising the capacity impacts on the strategic national road network.
AECOM have been appointed by Monaghan County Council to deliver the Coolshannagh Roundabout
Active Travel Scheme from Phase 1 Concept stage and Feasibility to Phase 2 Option Selection following
the TII Project Manager's Manual for Minor National Road Projects PE-PMG-02043 (2023).
The scheme is currently at Phase 2 Option Selection stage, which involves a 3-stage process. The
purpose of Phase 2 is to assess all potential feasible options and identify the preferred options for the
roundabout.
The Coolshannagh Roundabout Active Travel Scheme is a key initiative aimed at encouraging
healthier, more sustainable travel choices. It represents our commitment to create a safer and more
accessible environment for pedestrians and cyclists, and other non-motorized road users.
Information will be accessible online from Monday 30th March 2026
The 9 options are available to view at the following link:
https://monaghan.ie/roadtransport/coolshannagh-roundabout-active-travel-scheme/
Submissions will be accepted until Monday 13th April 2026