Road safety concerns raised over visibility issues in Tipperary after two accidents
Fine Gael councillor welcomes inspection of road following two recent accidents and ongoing visibility concerns on the road.
At the monthly meeting of the Tipperary/Cahir/Cashel Municipal District held in April, a number of local road safety and infrastructure concerns were raised by elected members, including a motion highlighting ongoing issues at Ironmills, Cappawhite.
Mary Hanna Courigan raised a motion requesting that the roads engineer inspect the road at Ironmills, Cappawhite, in the interest of road safety.
She highlighted serious visibility issues for drivers approaching from both the Maunvaun and Glassdrum directions, noting that two accidents have occurred there recently.
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She asked that the area be assessed to determine whether measures can be implemented to prevent further incidents.
The Fine Gael councillor later told the meeting she was satisfied with the response, confirming that the district will carry out an inspection.
While acknowledging that improvement works had previously been completed on the road in previous years, she said problems remain, particularly around the bridge where the recent accidents occurred.
She explained that drivers approaching the road experience significant visibility issues, creating a dangerous situation.
“I don’t know what can be done, but I’m happy it’s going to be looked at,” she said.
The motion was seconded by Fine Gael Cllr John Crosse.