Use common sense and slow down on a narrow road with two schools

The volume and speed of traffic on the R286/278 needs to be addressed, said a local councillor at a recent meeting describing it as "reckless" and said that with darker evenings and mornings looming, "it's an accident waiting to happen."

Cllr Frank Dolan asked the council if it would be possible to put a flashing or digital sign on the R286/278 asking motorists to reduce speed while the works on the N16 in Sligo are in progress. "At present this regional road has turned into a nightmare for everyone," he said. 

Cllr Dolan said that he understood there are three sets of traffic lights along the section and "for that reason people are turning off at Shanvas Cross and using the R286/278, going to work from around 7am to 10.30am."

He said the road is "narrow and windy" but the speed that motorists are travelling at is "equal to speed that they travel on N16".  
He said with two national schools along the road, that "a flashing sign might alert people to the fact they are moving onto a lesser road and reduce speed." 
He was advised that investigations will be carried out to determine whether it is appropriate and, if required, a temporary sign will be erected.