A local Councillor has asked Laois County Council to undertake a road safety survey of the junction at Ballytegan/Crookedy.
Cllr Thomasina Connell was speaking at the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting this week where she described the survey as a matter of safety.
The Fine Gael Cllr said the junction “is unsafe for drivers turning right and left.”
Cllr Connell also asked the Council to repaint road markings, which would “provide prompt and practical solutions to improve the safety of this very busy junction.”
Mr Wes Wilkinson, Senior Executive Engineer said:
“The Portlaoise Municipal District Office will refresh the road markings at the junction of the L-2115 Crookedy and the L-2120 Ridge Road at Ballytegan and review the location with a view to making an application for a Safety Improvement Works Scheme.”
Cllr Connell also asked for an update on the Community Recognition Fund Works at the rear of Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
The boundary was granted funding for landscaping, improvements to the path, and the installation of lighting.
Mr Wilkinson said “the initial clean-up of the walkway adjacent to the rail line boundary has been carried out.
“It is envisaged that native hedging will be planted in the next four to five weeks.
“The public lighting columns have recently been installed and are awaiting a date for connection to electricity supply.”
Finally, Cllr Connell called for numerous footpath repairs across Portlaoise, including Church Avenue, Garden Village, and Kilminchy.
Mr Wilkinson confirmed the Municipal District will carry out these repairs in the coming weeks.
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