Letterkenny cycle lane already 'extremely dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists'

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the route until it is made safe

placeholder image — Members of the public are being advised to avoid the route until it is made safe

The image shows uneven ground, damaged sections, and areas that appear incomplete or neglected, despite the scale of the investment near the Polestar Roundabout, which opened in 2023

Concerns have been raised about the safety of the newly constructed bicycle lane stretching from the Port Bridge in Letterkenny towards Drumnahoagh.

Aontú representative for Donegal, Mary T Sweeney, who received a photo of the current condition of the lane, described the surface as "extremely dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists", citing serious trip and fall hazards.

The image shows uneven ground, damaged sections, and areas that appear incomplete or neglected, despite the scale of the investment near the Polestar Roundabout, which opened in 2023.

She has since forwarded the image to Donegal County Council, urging immediate action and repairs: “This should not be happening on a new stretch of infrastructure that cost taxpayers so much. It’s not just disappointing - it’s dangerous. This is a photo sent to me of the new €10million plus road, then plus more."

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the route until it is made safe.