There are huge concerns from residents and regular users as to the safety of vehicles crossing the N4 at the junction with the Mohill road R201.

Drivers exiting the Mohill road, crossing the N4 heading West, did not have sufficient view of the traffic approaching on the N4 from the left, to cross the road safely. This issue has been part of discussions at numerous Council meetings and while there was some additional signage erected last year and the road markings were adjusting, the work was not sufficient enough to really address the problems.

I welcome and acknowledge the new work that was carried out last Friday (2nd Dec), This work, which involved the removal of a considerable amount of hedge row, does improve the sight distance for traffic crossing the N4 from the Mohill Road. Which will in turn improve the safety, however I once again called on the Council to consider creating a roundabout on this junction, as I feel it is the one measure that will really address the safety concerns on this section of the road. My proposal was supported by a number of elected members.

Notice of Motion

At the December meeting I will, again, ask the Director of Services, Infrastructure to take immediate action to address the layout of the junction off the N4 with R201, known locally as the Mohill cross, on the N4 at Masonite. Drivers exiting the Mohill road, crossing the N4 heading West, do not have sufficient view of traffic approaching from the left to cross the road safely.

REPLY: Following on the concerns raised by this notice of motion a significant amount of trees and vegetation have been removed from the road margin which has greatly improved the sight distance at this junction. This together with the road signage on the N4 should have addressed any problems at this location. The issue of excessive speed on the N4 will be taken up with the Gardai.

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