Bridget O'Donnell and Breda Monaghan, who were one of the first to officially use the pedestrian crossing at the traffic light switch on in Dungloe
The traffic lights situated in Dungloe were officially switched on today where members of the local community gathered to use the pedestrian crossing for the first time.
Dungloe residents Packie McHugh switched on the lights officially and Breda Monaghan was the first to use the button. Bridget O'Donnell and Breda Monaghan, then officially used the pedestrian crossing.
The traffic lights are situated on the Carnmore Road Dungloe and will make way for a safe designated pedestrian crossing with decreased delays as requested by members of the local community.
“We at Spraoi le Chéile are delighted to see the opening of the pedestrian crossing, the children and staff enjoy the walk to and from school and it is very important that children get out in the fresh air and see what’s going on in our local community,” Pauline McFadden, the manager at Spraoi le Chéile told DonegalLive.
“We are very grateful to all involved in making this happen, we will feel safer now on our walks to and from school and on the local river walk.”
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