Sunnyhill 'rat run'

Residents of the Sunnyhill Road are concerned that motorists using the road as a 'rat run' between the Athy Road and the Newbridge Road are driving too fast.

At peak times, more than 700 vehicles an hour use the road, and damage has been caused to at least four properties in recent times because of accidents. The incidents required rebuilding of walls and fences, but some residents believe that more serious incidents will happen.

"Minister Sean Power met with residents last year, and speed restrictions were extended along the road," says local man Brendan Duffy. "However, to date this has not affected drivers' attitudes. There has never been any policing of these limits, and it is only a matter of time before an incident causes serious injury."

Brian Byrne.