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06 Sept 2025
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"The current condition of the crossing is poor and continues to deteriorate, posing a significant safety hazard, particularly for individuals with visual impairments or reduced mobility."
A Leitrim councillor asked the Ballinamore District engineer to give "urgent consideration" to lifting and replacing the existing pedestrian crossing on the R-202 at Ballinamore Main Street, located outside SuperValu.
Cllr Gary Prior said: "The current condition of the crossing is poor and continues to deteriorate, posing a significant safety hazard, particularly for individuals with visual impairments or reduced mobility."
He also asked the engineer to explore the possibility of reducing the rise/height of the pedestrian crossing during its replacement "which would improve its usability for wheelchair users, parents with young children and those with limited mobility."
The official response stated that a Restoration Improvement (RIG) grant is scheduled for The Line Ballinamore in 2025 and Leitrim County Council will endeavour to upgrade this pedestrian crossing as part of these works.
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Cllr Ita Reynolds-Flynn supported the motion and suggested that another ramp, "the one in the middle of the town beside Shortt's Bar" could be reduced in height.
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