Pedestrian crossing need a "no brainer" claims Laois councillor

A new pedestrian crossing has been requested in Stradbally. 

Independent Cllr Aisling Moran had tabled a motion asking: “That this Council put a pedestrian crossing in Stradbally from Court View to the Stradbally Pharmacy. This will also help slow the traffic coming into the town from the Carlow Road.”

In a written response, Senior Engineer at Roads, Mr Paul McLoughlin stated that:  "Laois County Council will assess the need for a Pedestrian Crossing at the location in the context of the existing crossing provision in Stradbally along this section of the N80.  The provision of Pedestrian Crossings on National Roads is subject to the TII approval process and subsequent allocation of funding.”

Cllr Moran said the pedestrian crossing was badly needed and she requested a yellow box on the road nearby.

“It is a no brainer there especially with people coming out of the estate,” she said. 

“At the Vicarstown junction there, there needs to be a yellow box,” said Cllr Moran. 

Fianna Fail Cllr, Paschal McEvoy, said he had previously requested a pedestrian crossing at the location.

“I put this same motion and I got the same answer,” he said. 

“Hopefully someone in Transport Infrastructure Ireland(TII) will agree,” said Cllr McEvoy. 

“I totally agree with the motion. It is badly needed,” he added.  

The issue was discussed at a recent meeting of Portarlington Graiguecullen Municipal District.