Dangers of Kilcullen M9 junction highlighted at Ballyshannon meeting

The road safety implications for Kilcullen of the Kilsaran Concrete proposal at Ballyshannon are 'huge', according to a consultant planner who spoke at last week's meeting in Ballyshannon on the matter, writes Brian Byrne.

Responding to a query from Kilcullen resident Eoin Houlihan, Peter Thompson noted that the M9 motorway junction at Kilcullen is 'unique' in design terms.

The junction, which was built before the continuation of the M9 from Kilcullen to Waterford, doesn't have normal off-ramp into roundabout design. This means that traffic exiting the motorway has to intersect with busy traffic travelling on the Athy-Kilcullen R418/R448.

"If I was in Kilcullen, I'd be highlighting the danger of that junction, which is huge," Mr Thompson said. "It is very important that Kilcullen should reinforce what has already been said in submissions to the original application."

The appeal by Kilsaran to the refusal of planning permission by Kildare County Council is due to be decided by 6 May 2020.

Observations must be with An Bord Pleanala by 29 January. To facilitate this, Ballyshannon Action Group is holding a submissions and observations clinic and drop off point in Ballyshannon Community Hall next Saturday 25 January, between 2-5pm.

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