Debris removal and clean up planned for busy Leitrim junction
Cllr Maeve Reynolds urged Leitrim County Council to clear debris and clean the road surface at the junction of the N4 and the R201 following the recent storm.
The road surface will be cleaned, and debris will be removed at the junction of the N4 and the R201 later this year, pending funding approval.
During a meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District, Cllr Maeve Reynolds urged Leitrim County Council to clear debris and clean the road surface at this location following the recent storm.
Cllr Sean McGowan seconded the motion.
In response, the Roads department stated that funding is being pursued to carry out the works.
“The speed of the national road traffic demands that we have a full traffic management plan from specialists before we carry out any works.
“This is expensive but necessary from a safety point of view,” the response concluded.
District engineer Darragh O’Boyle noted that they are seeking central government funding for the works, as there is no Council budget for clean up operations.
He acknowledged the challenge posed by the high speed junction and emphasised the need for thorough preparation.
He assured that the works will be completed this year. If central government funding is not available, the Council will seek funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).