Greenisland’s access to the rail network has made a significant contribution to its residential character and growth. The completion of the cross harbour bridge and opening of Great Victoria Street Station provides direct access from the Town to Belfast City Centre. There is also direct access to quality walking routes and the National Cycle Network at Jordanstown.

The Greenisland section of the A2 between Ravenhill and Silverstream has been identified by the BMTP as a bottleneck on the BMA’s strategic network and is the only section of two lane road between Carrickfergus and the M5 at Whiteabbey. There is significant congestion in this corridor at peak times and diversion to other unsuitable roads.

Strategic Road Proposal

Proposal GD 06  Strategic Road Scheme A2 to Carrickfergus

The following Strategic Road Scheme is identified on Map No. 4a – Greenisland: - A2 to Carrickfergus Widening of the A2 at Greenisland between the Carrickfergus Borough Council Boundary at Jordanstown and Island Park, Greenisland on the Carrickfergus Transport Corridor.

This road scheme involves widening of the A2 at Greenisland between the University of Ulster, Jordanstown and Island Park, Greenisland from one lane in each direction to two lanes in each direction. The widening scheme will deliver significant economic and environmental benefits by relieving congestion and reducing the extent of slow moving traffic at peak times.

The BMTP also proposes measures which will reduce car usage and encourage the use of other modes of travel, the development of an integrated network of Quality walking routes including improved links to the rail station at Greenisland and improvements to local bus services.