More passing bays needed as traffic increases on Leitrim roads
Passing bays are being sought as part of planned improvements to narrow roads in Glenfarne.
The need for passing bays on a narrow Leitrim road that is due to undergo road improvement works was highlighted at a meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District.
Cllr Eddie Mitchell put forward a motion stating, “I ask that Leitrim County Council, when carrying out planned road improvement works in the Glenfarne area, including on the L6195-1 and L6195-2, identifies suitable locations where passing places can be provided and incorporates these into the works where practicable, in order to improve road safety and facilitate the safe passing of vehicles.”
Cllr Mitchell told the meeting, “Those roads are very narrow and a lot of people have said they need a place to pull in.”
It was confirmed that where planned works are scheduled on the L6195, passing bays will be included where possible.
Cllr Mitchell welcomed the response. Cllr Warnock added that more roads in the county need passing bays due to the increase in vehicles on the road.
“The roads have gotten busier. The number of cars at houses has doubled. We have to do something to try and minimise damage,” he said.