Local Fine Gael Councillor, John Naughten, has welcomed the publication of plans for a roundabout and pedestrian crossing at Cloonakilla National School.
Plans are now on display for the proposed Road Safety Scheme adjacent to Cloonakilla National, Bealnamulla, which includes a pedestrian crossing on the R362 and a new roundabout at the Taughmaconnell junction.
“As chairperson of the Athlone Municipal District I would like to welcome publication of this plan. While there have been long delays in progressing this issue, this is a significant step forward.
“There are very significant safety issues at this location at Cloonakilla NS and the works that are being proposed have been sought for a long time and will improve the situation for both pedestrians and road users through the provision of a roundabout, pedestrian crossing and associated works as well as a reduction in the speed limit.
“I would like to acknowledge the work of the staff of Roscommon County Council and the support of my council colleagues, in particular Cllr. John Keogh,” Cllr Naughten stated.
The plans may be inspected during public opening hours for a four week period at the offices of Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town F42 VR98 and the Athlone Municipal District Office, Civic Centre, Monksland, Athlone, County Roscommon N37 W5P9. Plans and particulars may also be viewed online at www.roscommoncoco.ie Submissions on the proposed development may be made in writing or via email before 4pm on October 13 2022, marked Road Safety Scheme adjacent to Cloonakilla National School and submitted to: Roads Department, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon Town F42 VR98 or [email protected].
