Summary
The Department for Infrastructure has developed proposals for Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycle improvements. As part of the improvements, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) proposes to make an Order entitled The Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027.
Documents
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Poster
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Overview, Visuals and Typical Cross Section
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Traffic Calming – NoI
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 2) Order 2027 - Maps
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 2) Order 2027 - NoI
- Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements - Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 - Draft Order
Consultation description
The proposals aim to provide 0.8 km of new high-quality active travel infrastructure, connecting York Street Station and the Cathedral Quarter. This is a key route within the Belfast Cycle Network.
Key features include:
- A new segregated cycle facility and improved footways
- Installation of new pedestrian and cyclist crossing points, including raised tables at side roads, to improve accessibility and safety
As part of the improvements, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) proposes to make an Order entitled The Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026.
Full details are contained in the draft order which can be viewed online, along with the associated plans. They can also be inspected free of charge during office hours within the period below at:
DfI TRAM Active Travel, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Avenue, Belfast, BT7 2JA.
Inspection of the draft Order and maps is by appointment only which can be arranged either by email to Activetravel@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or by telephone during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm) on 0300 200 7899.
Any person may object or make other representations, specifying the grounds on which they are made, by writing to the Department at the DfI address above or by emailing activetravel@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk no later than, Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 5.00 pm.
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Drop In Event
To hear more about the proposals, visit us at an in-person drop in event:
- When: Thursday 12 November 2026, anytime between 12pm – 6pm
- Where: St Joseph’s Church, Sailortown, 9 Princes Dock St, Belfast, BT12 6DG