The N65(South of Portumna) at Lehinch, Co. Tipperary (between its Junction with the R489 at Lehinch Co. Tipperary and its Junction with the R438 at Derrinvohill, Co. Tipperary) will be closed from Monday the 9thMarch to Wednesday the 1st April, both dates inclusive.
The Diversion Route will be clearly signposted and local access will be maintained.
“That Tipperary County Council provide traffic calming measures at Loughtally, Clonmel in the interest of public safety.”
Tipperary County Council reply:
“The L3212 Loughtally Road is a local primary road with an average width of 5m and a speed limit of 80km/hr. Traffic calming measures such as ramps, chicanes or build – outs are not recommended for roads outside of an urban (city/town/village) environment.
Over the past number of tears Tipperary County Council have responded to residents concerns regarding traffic speed with the introduction of SLOW” and “CHILDREN AT PLAY” signs.
Tipperary County Council will install “SLOW” road markings over the coming weeks, however any further traffic calming measures would not b appropriate at this location.
Cllr Pat English – Notice of Motion 52
“That Tipperary County Council provide 2 speed ramps at Ashgrove Lawn in the interest of public safety, the residents of Ashgrove Lawn are very concerned for the safety of the large amount or young children who live in the area.”
The Council have stated that they will consider this request in future roadworks programmes as the 2014 roadworks programme has already been agreed.