Council accused of ‘ignoring concerns' over width of road in Kerry project
While there has been a staunch defence from the local authority who argue that the more narrow road is in fact in line with regulation and will in fact help slow down traffic, the argument has been rejected by many – particularly those using commercial and agricultural vehicles and the photo has backed up their arguments.
It is an issue that has been raised for several weeks by local councillors who have said they are inundated with calls and messages about the Fossa Safety Improvement Project which has seen the road narrowed and footpaths widened to cater for the addition of cycle lanes.
In parts of the new section, the footpath on one side is in fact wider than the road surface.
'Since the second kerb has gone in, professional drivers have complained that it is desperate tight. Agricultural drivers and bus drivers have expressed concerns but these concerns are falling on deaf ears,' said Cllr Brendan Cronin.
He said Kerry County Council has repeatedly stated that the road is the correct width – six metres as per regulations from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
Cllr Cronin said concerns were raised about Muckross Road previously – which is seven metres in width – and Fossa is narrower than that with each carriage way 3 metres in width or 9.9ft.
He said that agricultural machinery can be 10ft wide which highlights the issues at play.
'You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see the issue,' he remarked.
Cllr Cronin said, however, despite the concerns raised, the council is not listening when they should be given that changes could still be implemented if needed.
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'They are ignoring what we are saying and the concerns of drivers,' he added. Cllr Cronin said the project is about safety and the pedestrian crossing at the school is vital but if there are issues they should be addressed.
Mayor Maura Healy Rae has also raised concerns over the works.
The issue is expected to flare up this morning (Wednesday) as Killarney councillors are attending the monthly Killarney Municipal District meeting.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, emergency services were called to Fossa after a pedestrian was knocked down crossing the N72 at Fossa shortly before 11pm.
A 33-year-old Ukrainian woman living locally was taken to UHK following injuries sustained in the impact which occurred close Fossa Cross near the Golden Nugget.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and the injured party was conveyed to Kerry University Hospital for treatment.
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