A brand new pedestrian crossing has been confirmed for a Laois town.
According to Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley, Mountrath is to get a new pedestrian crossing.
This will be at the point where Shannon Street meets the Market Square in the town.
Last year Laois County Council marked what is just a pedestrian walkway at this location.
However, Mr Stanley says that local residents have since complained to me of the dangers this presented.
He said: “Because it is not an official crossing, confusion exists as to whether pedestrians or motorists have priority.
“I have witnessed these hazards myself at first hand.
“Over recent months I have been raising it with the senior staff in LCC, emphasising how dangerous the situation is at present for pedestrians and requested that a proper crossing be put in place.
“This has now been approved by the Council and a new Crossing is to be installed in the current year at a cost of approximately €10,000.
“I welcome this and along with other initiatives taken by the community and LCC, such as Slí Na Sláinte, they are making Mountrath a more pedestrian friendly town.”
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