Tipperary county council reveals plans for a new traffic calming scheme

Tipperary County Council has this week given notice of its intention to deliver a new Traffic Calming Scheme in the town of Borrisoleigh.

The proposed development includes the following key components: 

• Raised Speed Table Installation: Located on Borrisoleigh Main Street (R498) at the junction with Templemore

  (R501), installation of a raised speed table with associated signage and drainage, designed to reduce traffic speeds

  in the area, promoting safer driving conditions.

• Pedestrian Zebra Crossing (Type B): Integrated into the raised speed table, the zebra crossing will provide

  designated safe crossing point for pedestrians.

• Courtesy Pedestrian Crossings: Two courtesy pedestrian crossings will be added to ensure pedestrians can safely

  cross at pedestrian desire lines at the junction.

• Traffic Light Crossing Upgrades: At the existing traffic light-controlled crossing on Borrisoleigh Main Street,

  installation of a raised pedestrian crossing with associated tactile paving as well as updated signage and drainage.

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Drawings of the proposed works are available for inspection from Wednesday 5th February 2025 to Wednesday 5th

March 2025 inclusive:

• On Tipperary County Council’s website http://www.tipperarycoco.ie

  At Thurles Municipal District Office, Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. E41KA44

• Documents may be inspected during normal office hours, 9:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding weekends

  and Bank Holidays).

• Submissions regarding the proposal clearly marked “Borrisoleigh Traffic Calming”, can be made:
• By e-mail to [email protected]
• By post addressed to: Senior Executive Engineer, Thurles Municipal District, Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Closing date for receipt of submissions: 16:30hrs on Friday 7th March 2025.