Calls for road safety assessments in on busy Kildare routes
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THERE HAVE been renewed calls for improved road safety measures in Kildare Town and Suncroft, including a formal safety audit of a key junction and a broader review of traffic conditions on a busy local route.
Cllr Pat Balfe brought forward a motion seeking a safety audit of the junction at White Abbey Road and the R445, an area that has been the subject of repeated concern due to potential risks to road users, calling on the council to carry out a detailed assessment and introduce appropriate traffic calming measures where necessary.
The proposed audit would examine pedestrian crossing facilities, visibility and signage, and the overall road layout.
It would also consider possible design improvements aimed at reducing hazards and better protecting vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists.
In response, the municipal district office confirmed that it will work in conjunction with the sustainable transport section to identify practical solutions to improve safety at the junction.
Separately, cllr Balfe has also called for a comprehensive assessment of traffic conditions along the Suncroft Road. His motion highlights concerns around vehicle speeds and the safety of residents, particularly children, in the vicinity of a local National School and nearby housing estates.
The councillor has urged the local authority to consider a range of traffic calming measures, including speed ramps, raised pedestrian crossings, improved signage and potential road narrowing.
He also called for priority to be given to measures that would reduce excessive speeds and create a safer environment for the community.
A response from the municipal district office stated that the area will be assessed to determine what traffic calming interventions could be introduced to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic speeds.
