Laois lane should be on BBC’s ‘World’s most dangerous roads’ show

A road in south Laois is so treacherous that it could have be included in a TV programme about some of the worst roads in the world.

That’s according to Cllr James Kelly, Independent, who called for action on the Old Camp Lane, Ballaghmore,

He tabled a motion calling on the council to carry out urgent remedial works because it is in a dangerous state of repair.

Cllr Kelly elaborated saying it could be on an episode of BBC show presented by Irish actor Adrian Dunbar.

“This is a treacherous lane…There is a programme on TV called the World's Most Dangerous Roads and I would say this road could fit the bill,” he said.

He said there is an open drain on the side of what is a busy road. He said residents, farmers and trucks use the road. 

He welcomed the promise to fix the open drain.

“I would urge that the works be done this year as there is going to be a serious accident,” he said.

Cllr Kelly was backed by Cllr  Conor Bergin, Fine Gael, who said it was an “extremely dangerous road”.

He said there’s also a risk of collapse caused by subsidence. He hoped an application from residence for funding under the Community Involvement Scheme would be approved for work.

However, Cllr Bergin was concerned at the cost faced by residents in contributing to the repair due to the road being 1km in length. 

In a written reply, Edmond Kenny, District Engineer, said Laois County Council would arrange to meet the Elected Member to inspect the Lane. He said an application to resurface the Lane will be considered under a Community Involvement Scheme.

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