Blocked Laois pipe causing cars to aquaplane
Action demanded of Laois County Council over road near Borris-in-Ossory
Cars are losing control near Borris-in-Ossory due to recurring flooding on a road that Laois County Council has to address quickly, a county councillor has insisted.
Cllr James Kelly, Independent, appealed for action to tackle the safety risk at a meeting with at a recent meeting with officials in County Hall Portlaoise.
He tabled a motion calling on the local authority to carry out remedial works at Kylebeg Lodge Borris in Ossory to prevent flooding and road safety issues from recurring.
Cllr Kelly said work had been carried out in the vicinity which resulted in a pipe being blocked and water getting onto the road resulting in near misses.
“It is like an aquaplane,” he said calling for work to be done to prevent an accident.
He added: “I hope work can be done on this as soon as possible."
Edmond Kenny, Senior Executive Engineer, in the council’s Roads section replied in writing.
“The drainage issue will be inspected and necessary measures taken as required,” he said.
The issue was raised at the Borris-in-Ossory Moutmellick Municipal District meeting.