There were no declarations of interest from the Members.

that Roscommon County Council proposes to carry out the following development: N63/L7051 (Roscommon) Road Safety Improvement Scheme

John Freeman, Senior Executive Engineer, Roads presented the Part 8. There was one submission

               from Molloy’s Bakery, Abbeytown due to concerns about a loss of car parking spaces and the ability of large vehicles to access their premises.

The members welcomed the Part 8 and

On the PROPOSAL of Cllr. McDermott

                              SECONDED by Cllr. Brennan

It was AGREED by all the members to approve the Part 8.

Members commented as follows:

·        Acknowledge proactive work of the Roads Department in securing funding and engaging with the TII to improve this junction

·        The importance of putting proper measures in place to enhance safety at this junction

·        Thanks to the Roads Department of Roscommon County Council for coming up with solutions and liaising with the business owners

·        Request for ongoing future monitoring of this junction and consultations with stakeholders as required

·        Request for contractors to engage with business owners

·        Request for directional signage at the train station to notify pedestrians of the safe crossing point

·        Request for one hour parking spaces to be defined on the map

·        Request for ducting at the junction to provide for future pedestrian/pelican lighting or traffic lights if required

·        Request for an epoxy finish to look like gravel instead of the gravel area