Zebra crossing planned for Kildare crossroads by year's end
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ROAD safety improvements, including the installation of a zebra crossing, are planned for Brownstown Crossroads, with works anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
The Kildare Newbridge Municipal District Office is currently seeking funding to carry out improvement works at the junction, aimed at increasing visibility and improving driver awareness.
The plans also include the installation of a zebra crossing to enhance pedestrian safety at the junction.
The proposed measures follow a question raised by cllr Pat Balfe at a recent meeting of the local municipal district. He asked the council to confirm whether further road safety improvements were planned following the installation of the second bus shelter at Brownstown Crossroads.
Cllr Balfe sought details on potential improvements to pedestrian access, crossing facilities and traffic management, as well as the anticipated timeline for the works.
In response, a council engineer confirmed that funding was being sought for the junction improvements and that a zebra crossing was planned to help make the area safer for pedestrians, with works targeted for completion in 2026.
