Lighting, signs for Thompson's Cross

Works are to begin immediately on erecting lighting and further warning signs at the notorious Thompson's Cross junction, writes Brian Byrne.

This follows a strong campaign by local residents and councillors about the dangers of the junction, which has been the location of 16 reported accidents and an unknown number of near misses in the last year.

The Council announcement has been welcomed by Cllr Martin Heydon, who has led the campaign in the Council from the time it was clear the design of the junction was dangerous.

He notes that in addition to public lighting and more warning signs, the vegetation at the approach to the junction along the R148 will be trimmed.

Following negotiations this last week, the cost of the works will be borne by the National Roads Authority.



Also, following demands by all three local councillors, emergency warning signs have been located on all approaches to the junction.