"Families are going out to stop traffic" - Traffic chaos at the Butts in Kilkenny

Local councillors have once again have raised their concerns over HGV traffic passing through the Butts area of Kilkenny City.

"There is a serious safety issue up there. People are turning right at the Tullaroan Road and using it as a rat run," Cllr Eugene McGuinness said.

"Families are going out to stop traffic. That in itself is going to cause a problem and we need to do something as quickly as possible.

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"I’ve seen it for myself and they (vehicles) are flying up the Butts. It’s dangerous and it has to be sorted," the local councillor added.

It’s understood a right turn prohibition will be introduced imminently.

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