Shane Tiernan outlined a brief summary to the members under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 whereby Roscommon County Council gives notice of its intention to provide the following road safety improvement measure on the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 portion).

The proposed works will include the following:

·         The construction of new kerb line/road alignment and footpath between King House and the N61 roundabout;

·         Provision of safe pedestrian crossing facilities at the Scoili Naisiunta Paroisteach;

·         Widen and resurface the existing walkway running parallel to the N-61-0 for a distance of 320 metres;

·         Provision of traffic island on the N-61-0 and new road lining to promote traffic calming measures.

There were two submission received from

1.       An Garda Síochána:

“There are no objections or negative submissions in relation to these proposals”

2.       Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII):

TII recommends that any works impacting the national road shall be undertaken in accordance with standards outlined in TII publications.

TII considers that a Road Safety Audit in accordance with TII publications Standard GE-STY-01024 should be undertaken.

The recommendation for the development of the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 Portion), at Knocknashee, Boyle, County Roscommon is Phase II of the Lough Key to Boyle Cycle Corridor. Phase I is currently under construction which extends from the N61 to Lough Key via the Woodenbridge Road, the Boyle Canal, Warren or Drum Road, 2^nd Arch in Rockingham and through existing Coillte forestry.

The project has received funding under the Outdoor Recreational Improvement Scheme 2018 and will help to increase visitor numbers from Lough Key into Boyle Town.

All the Members present at the meeting welcomed the commencements of the works and Mr. Adrian Kielty should be thanked for all his work and assistance in progressing this new development for the County.

On the Proposal of Cllr. Cummins

Seconded by Cllr. Byrne

It was AGREED that in accordance with Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 that the development of the Boyle to Lough Key Cycle Corridor (N61 Portion), at Knocknashee, Boyle, County Roscommon proceed as per recommendation above.