Good News on Athy Traffic

TO:

THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF ATHY AREA COMMITTEE/

ATHY TOWN COUNCIL

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Re: Athy Traffic Management Plan

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A Chara,

I refer to previous up-dates in the above regard and I am pleased to advise that the National Transport Authority have recently confirmed to Kildare County Council funding in the sum of €300,000 in respect of traffic management measures in Athy. Accordingly, the following four schemes will now proceed:-

Ø Pelican Crossing at Meeting Lane

Ø Up-grading of Forthbarrington Road junction (to include public lighting)

Ø Pelican Crossing at G.A.A. grounds

Ø Improvement to sequencing of lights at Emily Square (installation of a loop system)

I wish to take the opportunity to acknowledge the ongoing representations on the part of the elected members in respect of traffic related issues. The fact that a Traffic Management Plan has been adopted, following a public consultation process, has been really helpful in terms of the Council’s application for funding. It is proposed that all of these schemes will be implemented in the current year. The local authority continues to makes ongoing representations for funding in relation to a number of other aspects including footpath strengthening, safer routes to schools initiatives, other junction improvement etc. The members will be kept apprised regarding progress.

Yours faithfully,

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J. BOLAND

DIRECTOR OF SERVICES/

ATHY TOWN MANAGER