New bus interchange plans for Red Cow Luas

PLANS for a new bus interchange to replace the existing interchange at Red Cow Luas park and ride car park, have been lodged with South Dublin County Council.

The application was submitted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland on February 13.

Plans contain proposals for the construction of a new bus interchange at the site of the existing Red Cow Luas park and ride car park, Naas Road.

The proposed works consist of the provision of nine new sawtooth type bus bays, bus shelters, overhead canopies, a bicycle building, passenger and driver welfare facilities, and an electrical substation.

TIA are also seeking permission for a new carriageway arrangement for bus access and circulation. This would include a reconfiguration of the western car park layout to allow for provision of taxi and drop off facilities.

The proposed works also include minor realignment of the park and ride access road between the mini roundabout entrance to the western car park and the mini roundabout entrance to the eastern car park.

The existing Luas stop, depot building, surface parking facilities and bus interchange were originally granted permission under a Land Registry Order (LRO) in 1999.

South Dublin County Council are due to make a decision on the application by April 9, 2023.