Fears over new Kilkenny City road scheme ahead of new school opening
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Fine Gael representative, Cllr David FitzGerald has conceded he is fearful of what the traffic congestion may be like on the Dunningstown Road and environs in September, upon the opening of the new CBS Secondary School.
Cllr FitzGerald claimed he was 'genuinely concerned we'll see people get frustrated', adding, "This could be as controversial a scheme we've seen in the city for some time."
The comments follow a presentation by Senior Roads Engineer with Kilkenny County Council, Seamus Kavanagh who outlined plans for roads in the city and surrounds.
It's understood there will be an approximate 1km link road from the Freshford Road to the new CBS School, with improvements to the road including a signalised junction at the link road crossing also set to be completed before the new academic year.
Furthermore, Lousybush Lane will offer students a pedestrianised access road to the school but those works won't be completed in time for the new academic year with the project currently at the tendering stage.