An Coimisiún Pleanála has requested further information on the council’s planned link road, known as the Railway Field Road, between the Crescent junction (pictured here) and St Vincent’s Care Centre in Athlone. Planning commission wants more detail on Athlone 'Railway Field Road' projectThe long-running saga over the council's bid to develop the so-called Railway Field Road at the Crescent in Athlone has taken another twist as An Coimisiún Pleanála has deferred its planning decision on the project in order to seek more information on possible flooding impacts arising from it. Previous Next Image 1 of 1 An aerial view showing part of the site for the proposed Railway Field Road. If given the go-ahead, the new road would result in the western stretch of the Southern Station Road - from the Coosan Point Road junction to the train station - being restricted to bus use only. As reported in the Westmeath Independent last September, Westmeath County Council has spent close to €7 million to date on capital contracts, land costs and consultants' fees relating to the Railway Field Road project.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 14:44 UTC