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Improving Tipp road network similar to painting Golden Gate Bridge: 'It never stops!'

A thriving area to the west of Roscrea suffers from a dearth of traffic calming infrastructure

'Frightening' speeding in Roscrea condemned by councillors

The N62 road between Birr and Roscrea

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25 Jul 2024 7:40 AM

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High-speed and reckless driving on one of the busiest approach roads to Roscrea was highlighted by a local Councillor, who described the behaviour of motorists as "frightening".
Roscrea based councillor, Shane Lee, told the monthly meeting of the Municipal Council for the area that during his time campaigning ahead of the recent local elections, speeding and dangerous driving was one of the most frequently raised issues by constituents in Roscrea.
The issue was raised during a debate on what issues the Municipal Council will highlight during an upcoming meeting with representatives from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) - where multiple issues on the N62 between where it enters Tipperary on the Offaly border near Roscrea to Thurles and the Horse and Jockey were pointed out by elected representatives.
The condition of the road between Roscrea and Templemore and further on to Thurles, as well as speeding and the need for upgraded traffic calming infrastructure on the approaches to all towns were suggested by councillors.
Councillor Lee told the meeting that from the entrance to Sheehane to Roscrea Library was a particularly dangerous area, where he said traffic is travelling at "motorway speeds" past residences and a large shopping centre.
The western side of Roscrea has developed in recent years and Cllr Lee pointed out the dearth of traffic calming measures in an area where a funeral home, Roscrea Library, the Lidl shopping centre and large Texaco forecourt all exit onto the N62.
The lack of a pedestrian crossing leading from the town centre to this thriving part of the town was highlighted by the local councillor, who also said the N62 near Kennedy Park on the other side of the heritage town is also seeing regular speeding by motorists very close to residences.
Ravelling of the road surface in the Loughnavatta area of Roscrea, where the N62 crosses the county border, which has returned after remedial works were carried out was also raised and councillors working with the District Engineers are formulating the final list of issues they which to flag with TII. 
Head Engineer, Thomas Duffy, told the meeting whittling the list of issues down to an acceptable length for the meeting with TII will be a challenge and assured the members as many as possible will be brought to their attention.
Improving traffic calming and improving the road network is similar to painting the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, "it never stops", Mr Duffy said and said he will circulate the list of issues which will be flagged with TII to the elected members.

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