Notice of Motions in the name of Cllr Sinead Guckian
At the June meeting of Carrick on Shannon Municipal District, I will ask the South Leitrim Area Engineer to investigate the possibility of realigning or removing the kerbing on the N4, from the Carrick on Shannon side of the junction with the L-1475-0(“Duignans Mills”), towards the junction of the link road to houses at Fearnaught Aughamore. The road markings on this section of the N4, have been realigned, leaving no hard shoulder on the approach to the junction of the L-1475-0, from houses on the link road at Fearnaught. With the added limitations of the kerbing along the edge of the N4, all vehicles exiting the link road making a left towards the L-1475-0 are immediately in the passage of the existing fast traffic flow on the N4. The road markings have made the left lane very narrow and with the added restriction of the 300m of kerbing and lack of hard shoulder it is particularly dangerous for agricultural vehicles exiting the junction.
REPLY FROM THE SENIOR ENGINEER:
I have inspected the location and there is no hard shoulder at this location for approximately 150m. It would be beneficial for the traffic exiting this junction turning left if a hard shoulder was present. However we need the approval of the National Roads Authority before we can alter any section of the national primary road. I have arranged for an inspection to be carried out with the local NRA safety inspector. I will keep all members informed of the position with regard to this junction.
RESPONDING TO THE REPLY
Cllr Sinead Guckian welcomed the Engineer’s speedy reaction to the issue being raised and she noted that the Council had now met with the NRA to discuss same. She requested that the matter would be prioritised and that the appropriate work would be completed as soon as possible.
Notice of Motions in the name of Cllr Sinead Guckian
At the June meeting of Carrick on Shannon Municipal District, I will ask the South Leitrim Area Engineer to immediately address the previously raised concerns regarding the improper levels and condition of the public footpath at Alma C’s Beauty Salon, Quay street, Drumsna. The footpath in front of the entrance to this business premises has a considerable “bump” in it, which is very challenging to customers who have any mobility issues. This issue was inspected last year by the Council upon my request and it was agreed that the levels were very inappropriate and that work should be carried out to address the problem. Unfortunately to date no work has been completed and I would request that this would be addressed without further delay.
REPLY FROM THE SENIOR ENGINEER:
There is presently no funding available for the works requested. Improvements at this location can be considered for inclusion in future works programmes.
RESPONDING TO THE REPLY
Cllr Sinead Guckian expressed her disappointment with the reply and outlined that this work was committed to, by the Council, on two previous occasions. How in ever, to move the issue forward Councillor Guckian advised that she had a solution to the lack of available funds. She requested that consideration would be given to completing the work on this footpath, in conjunction with the work under a “low cost safety measure grant“, which was already funded, in place and scheduled for later this year on Crowhill, Drumsna. She advised that the local development group, Drumsna Development Association and their RSS scheme could work with Council to assist with the restructure of the footpath and given the fact that the appropriate equipment and expertise would already be near the site and joined up approach would be the solution.
Cllr Guckian welcomed the agreement by the Engineer to investigate this possible solution and she thanked the members for their support.
