New pedestrian crossing for County Kildare town

A new pedestrian crossing is to be provided in Leixlip.

Local councillor Bernard Caldwell asked Kildare County Council to consider provided pedestrian lights at the bottom of Captains Hill from the AIB to the SoCoffee premises.

According to Kildare County Council engineer Donal Hodgins a design has been prepared for the incorporation of a third pedestrian crossing at the junction of Main Street and Captain’s Hill.

He told a Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District meeting that this will improves facilitates for vulnerable road users. He said the works are being costed and if funding can be provided by the National Transport Authority, then this work can be undertaken in 2025.