Traffic outside Laois estate ‘dangerous’ with speeds up to 80kph, meeting told
'They need to sort something out for the safety of the children', the meeting in Portarlington was told
A Councillor said speeding traffic is putting children’s safety at risk near a housing estate in Laois.
Independent Cllr Ben Brennan requested action to make the location safe in a motion at a recent meeting. He asked “that Laois County Council install a ramp outside Rossmore View housing estate”.
In response, Senior Executive Engineer, Tom Drennan said “Laois County Council is currently drafting a Guidance Document on the Selection and Implementation of Traffic Calming Measures and was due to go before Laois County Councils Strategic Policy Committee for roads for their review with a view adopting this as a policy.
In the interim the area office will schedule to have a technical assessment carried out but will await the outcome of the updated guidelines and policy on this before making a final determination on this.”
Cllr Brennan thanked Mr Drennan but asked how long it might take before measures are introduced at the location.
Mr Drennan said he would be meeting on the policy document the following day.
Cllr Brennan claimed the traffic at the location was travelling at speeds of 80kph and “there are two large estates and a creche” in the area.
“They need to sort something out for the safety of the children,” he told Mr Drennan.
Mr Drennan said he would have a look at the location.
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“I don’t mind what goes in as long as it is safe,” said Cllr Brennan. He said he was looking forward to seeing work being carried out at the location as there was a lot of traffic going up and down the road.
The issue was discussed at the latest meeting of Portarlington Graiguecullen Municipal District which was held at the newly refurbished Market House in Portarlington.