McSweeney calls for improved pedestrian crossings in Patrickswell

FINE Gael councillor Dan McSweeney has called on Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) to seek funding for improved pedestrian...

FINE Gael councillor Dan McSweeney has called on Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) to seek funding for improved pedestrian crossing facilities at two locations in Patrickswell.

At the October meeting of the Metropolitan District, Cllr McSweeney formally proposed a motion that the Council consider submitting a grant funding application to provide improved pedestrian crossing facilities, including appropriate signage and road markings, at two locations within the village.

The locations identified by Cllr McSweeney are the bus stop near Well Done Chinese Takeaway and Patrickswell Community Centre.

Speaking following the meeting, Cllr McSweeney said: “With traffic volumes continuing to increase through Patrickswell, I believe it is extremely important that we continue to invest in measures that improve pedestrian safety on our Main Street.”

“Both of these locations experience significant pedestrian activity, particularly around the bus stop and Patrickswell Community Centre, and I believe there is a strong case for providing improved crossing facilities at these locations.”

McSweeney formally requested that LCCC examine the potential to secure grant funding for these improvements, including appropriate signage and road markings, to provide safer crossing points at both locations.

“Improving pedestrian safety throughout Patrickswell Village remains an important priority for me. I will continue to engage with Limerick City and County Council to deliver these much needed improvements,” he insisted.

In response, the Council’s Active Travel team said it will discuss with the Operations and Maintenance Team about requirements for this location and examine the feasibility of submitting an application under the Towns and Villages scheme for 2027.