Calls for action as ‘cars flying’ through village in Leitrim raise safety fears
Councillors have called for speed mitigation measures after concerns raised over speeding through the village of Drumsna.
A speed survey will take place in Drumsna to assess the extent of speeding concerns and inform any potential future speed mitigation measures, following reports of cars speeding through the village.
The issue of speeding in Drumsna was raised by Cllr Irene Guckian-Rabbitte, who asked that the Council install speed mitigation measures in the village, such as ramps like the one in Dromod near Crowe’s Garage.
She noted that such measures are particularly needed going from Drumsna Church downhill into the village, as well as to slow vehicles crossing the bridge into Drumsna village from the Jamestown direction.
“Some people have reported that there’s people not stopping at the marked stop,” said Cllr Guckian-Rabbitte, citing concerns about traffic coming from Leitrim Village and from the Jamestown side over the bridge.
She further remarked that Drumsna is busy with people, particularly around Duignan’s, and that pedestrians are at risk.
“It’s amazing how many times you can step out to a parked car and find cars flying. It would give everyone a chance, especially elderly people, to give them a chance to move around the village without feeling that they’re going to be wiped out of it,” she said, adding, “it’s hard sometimes to hear cars, especially the more modern cars.”
All councillors in Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District supported the motion. Cllr Maeve Reynolds commented that she had brought a similar motion last year, but it was thought that there would be public realm works in Drumsna. However, funding for this was unsuccessful.
“I don’t think the public realms are on the cards any time soon and I think we need to address something there,” said Cllr Reynolds.
Cllr Cormac Flynn added that people in Drumsna want these safety measures. A response from the Roads Department confirmed that the Council will carry out a speed survey in Drumsna to establish the extent of the speeding concerns and gather the necessary data to inform any future proposals.
“We will continue to seek funding to carry out these necessary works to narrow down the existing streetscape,” the response concluded.