The speed limit on this road and several others within the city centre will be lowered from 50km/h to 30km/h on Monday 28th August. Incomplete list of roads affected:

College Rd, Bohermore, Headford Rd (between Bodkin Junction and Woodquay), University Rd, Henry St, Sea Rd, Munster Ave, Merchants Rd, Eyre Square

Source: https://www.galwaycity.ie/uploads/downloads/publications/traffic_transport/SpecialSpeedLimitBylaws_1_2023.pdf (4th schedule, page 8)