Council unveils plans for road safety measures at County Roscommon school
The project involves footpath and pavement improvement works, the provision of traffic signs, road markings, kerbs, street lighting and utility diversions. Pic: Larry Cummins
Roscommon County Council recently lodged plans for a road safety improvement scheme at St. Mary’s Primary School in Strokestown.
The proposed works will introduce various engineering measures in order for access to the school and the N5/L60539 junction to operate more efficiently and safely.
The Part 8 development proposes a continuation of a new-shared surface pathway for children to access the school from available parking in the town centre to help reduce congestion at the school gate.
The project involves footpath and pavement improvement works, the provision of traffic signs, road markings, kerbs, street lighting and utility diversions.
In its proposal, the council said that the redesign of the N5/L60539 junction would create a much safer environment for vulnerable road users to cross the junction.
It says that the introduction of road markings and signage in accordance with the Safe Routes to School programme would increase driver awareness and reduce vehicle speeds.
