Traffic calming measures in Multyfarnham sought

Cllr Emily Wallace called for traffic calming measures in Multyfarnham, at the May meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad.

She said residents were concerned about speed and she urged the council to consult them for positive engagement.

When told that traffic calming measures would be considered as part of future works estimates, Cllr Wallace stressed that there is a huge young population there and a lot of children.

Not to have a timeline for the installation of traffic calming measures is “worrying,” she said. When can we expect work on the ground? she asked.

Pat Kavanagh, district engineer, said he has met local residents regarding speeding. He said there were a number of short-term measures that could be carried out this year, and hoped they would get funding next year for long-term solutions.

Cllr Wallace also raised the Bunbrosna junction where the L1820 meets the N4 which she said is “extremely dangerous, especially during peak times”. The meeting was told that the council are in discussion with the transportation section to determine if further works are required there.

Mr Kavanagh said there is possibly an issue with cars heading east overtaking there. He said he discussed it with the senior engineer in transportation and they have agreed to look at it again and to have talks with the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to see if some other measures may be required.

He also agreed, at the request of Cllr Wallace, to meet the principal and parents of Wilson’s Hospital School to hear their concerns.

An update on plans, if any, to install a footpath from the new housing estate on the Milltownpass side of Rochfortbridge, passing Derrygreenagh, and linking to the existing footpaths leading into the village, has been requested by Cllr Wallace.

She was told that the developer of the housing estate was conditioned to construct a footpath to link with the existing footpath.

Works have commenced and will be monitored by the council. Cllr Wallace, who had complained of flooding in that area, was assured that a lot of ancillary works, including drainage, are included.

Beech Lawns

The junction between Beech Lawns and the old Dublin Road, Mullingar, is being examined as part of a Strategic Active Travel route to provide enhanced facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, Cllr Bill Collentine was told at the May meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad. He welcomed the announcement, remarking that it is a “dangerous spot”.

He also called for parking permits for service vehicles in town. He was advised that would have to be investigated further as it would require a change to the bye laws.