One-way system proposed for Leitrim estate amid safety concerns
Residents’ concerns over the volume of traffic have prompted a review of a possible one-way system on McDermott Terrace in Manorhamilton.
A one-way system in an estate in Manorhamilton will be considered after safety concerns were raised over the volume of traffic in the area.
At September’s meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District, Cllr Felim Gurn and Cllr Justin Warnock submitted the same motion, which stated: “I ask the Manorhamilton Municipal District to consider introducing as a pilot scheme, a one-way system on McDermott Terrace in Manorhamilton.
“This has been requested by the residents of McDermott Terrace as there is concern for young families and older residents with speeding cars and with cars meeting in this area where cars are parked also.
“This one-way system and also a speed limit of 30km/h on McDermott Terrace as far as Hillside Crescent may be the only way to sort this problem.”
Cllr Gurn noted that a lot of people are using the estate to drop off their children at school, calling it an “issue.”
“We have to try, its older residents and young kids and an accident is going to happen. This is a major thing they want,” he said.
Cllr Warnock said he was approached by some residents regarding the issue and “just couldn’t ignore it.”
A response confirmed that there is already a 30km/h speed limit in place at this location, and that a review of McDermott Terrace will be carried out by the road design department to report on the viability of a one-way system.
Cllr Warnock called the response “positive.”
The motion received unanimous support from all councillors in Manorhamilton Municipal District.