New paving scheme and traffic calming measure planned for Carrigahorig
Details of a new paving scheme and plans for traffic calming measures in the village of Carrigahorig were presented to councillors from the Nenagh Municipal District at their September meeting.
Some concerns about aspects of the proposed works - which include provision of a pedestrian crossing, a pond, new public lighting, footpaths and bus stops for the Local Link service - were expressed by elected members.
Cllr Joe Hannigan said he was concerned that as part of the works there would be no centre white line in the middle of the road in one part of the village. As it was a busy regional road, he did not see how this made sense.
He also felt that the risks posed to motorists could increase at the Terryglass Road/N65 road junction as a result of the changes proposed to the village traffic speed limit zone. Cllr Hannigan also expressed concerns about the failure to provide spaces for buses to pull in off the main road at the planned bus stops. He questioned why two existing bridges in the village developed by the local council had been deemed not up to standard by the national roads authority, Transport Infrastrucute Ireland (TII), and why they now needed to be replaced.
Cllr Michael O' Meara said the new scheme proposed for Carrigahorig had been ten years in the planning an he welcomed that finally something positive was being planned for the village.
Cllr Louise Morgan Walsh said the plans for the village looked “amazing”, but she said she had concerns about some of the changes being proposed.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Council engineer Michael Woulfe said a lot of consideration had gone into the project and what was being proposed complied with modern design standards. Public consultation in the project had been excellent.
Mr Woulfe said progression of the project was still subject to funding being obtained. It was a very important scheme as far as the council was concerned and the local authority was depending on funding from TII.
Mr Woulfe noted that the plan to move the village speed limit sign closer to the Terryglass Road junction was a concern for a number of councillors. It was an issue that could be reviewed.
Cathaoirleach of the District, Cllr Fiona Bonfield, said the planned project would be put on the agenda again for next month's meeting, giving council officials time to come back with responses to the concerns raised by councillors.
District Manager Liam Brett said the scheme represented a significant investment for the village. Delays in approving the scheme outlined could pose a threat to funding being secured for the project.