Traffic set to dominate agenda at council meeting - Donegal News

LETTERKENNY traffic is set to dominate the agenda at tomorrow’s council meeting.

There are three separate motions relating to the town’s traffic situation set to be discussed.

Fianna Fáil councillor Ciaran Brogan is to call for a suspension of Active Travel works in the town.

His motion reads: “I propose that the Council suspend the proposed works with Active Travel plans already passed through Planning at this point.

“Namely the Ballyraine Road to Tesco roundabout, Circular Road – from the hospital roundabout to the top of Glencar and that we as a Council seek specialist traffic consultants to look at short-, medium- and long-term solutions.”

The motion comes as motorists have expressed their deep frustration since schools have reopened, with traffic gridlock affecting transport providers, taxi drivers and those commuting to work or appointments.

Councillor Brogan and other local Fianna Fáil councillors have strongly opposed Active Travel, with some considering it a contributing factor to the town’s traffic woes.

A number of Active Travel projects are under construction across Letterkenny and are managed by Donegal County Council.

The projects generally involve the construction of cycle lanes, widened footpaths and pedestrian crossings and bridges where necessary to encourage walking and cycling.

Independent councillor Michael McBride is to call for “an urgent workshop be held to consider all possible remedies to the traffic congestion in Letterkenny”.

In addition, 100% Redress councillor Tomás Seán Devine is to request a meeting with gardaí and other stakeholders to discuss Letterkenny traffic in the run-up to Christmas.

“I do believe we need to sit down now and plan ahead, I think there are traffic lights that are seriously causing unnecessary delays,” he said.

The meeting will take place tomorrow in Milford Public Services Centre.

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