Section 38 - Poles Cross Traffic Calming Scheme

Closed15 Mar, 2024, 9:00am - 3 Apr, 2024, 5:00pm

Comhairle Chontae na Mí
Meath County Council
Road Traffic Acts, 1961 – 2014
R-162 Poles Cross, Lisnagrow, Co. Meath.
(Provision of traffic calming measures on the R-162 Poles Cross)

Meath County Council, in the exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, hereby gives notice that it has prepared a scheme to provide traffic calming on the R162 at Poles Cross, Lisnagrow, Co. Meath.

These proposed works are in the interest of the safety and convenience of Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway users and road users in accordance with Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended).

This Scheme provides for:

  • Provision of 150m of new kerb lines on both sides of the carriageway, including dropped kerbs at pedestrian/vehicular entrances, to reduce the overall carriageway width,
  • Upgrade the existing Greenway access points to enhance footway links at the road crossing point, and to ensure suitable road sightlines for pedestrian safety at the Greenway crossing points while crossing to R-162,
  • Provision of a new 20m footpath linking the Greenway to the Crystal Maze leisure facility,
  • Provision of appropriate traffic signs, road markings, and vehicle-activated signage. (VAS)

The plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection during office hours at the offices of the Local Authority or online as listed below:
(a) Meath County Council, Planning Department, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291
(b) Meath County Council, Kells Municipal District Offices, Headfort Place, Townparks, Kells, Co. Meath
(c) 
www.consult.meath.ie from Wednesday 20 March to Wednesday 3 April, 2024.

Representations in relation to the proposed works, may be made as follows:
(1) in writing to the road authority as follows: Active Travel Section, Transportation Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin
Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291,
(2) by emailing to 
activetravel@meathcoco.ie  or,
(3) via the submissions facility on the 
www.consult.meath.ie,
on or before 5pm on Wednesday 3 April, 2024.

Submissions

8 submissions have raised observations relating to this consultation.

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