Roundabout needed at dangerous five way crossroads

A roundabout is needed on a road leading into Naas “as a matter of urgency.”

Two serious accidents involving older people have taken place at Beggars End, on the route to Punchestown and Blessington, Naas Mayor Fintan Brett said.

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He told a Naas Municipal District meeting that a roundabout is needed “due to the complexity of this junction.”

Kildare County Council said it proposes to carry out works at ten junctions across the county.

KCC also pointed out that this site has had work completed “as part of a low-cost safety improvement scheme” but it can be considered for future works “in due course.”