COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
MOTION NO. 11
MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty
"That this Committee, arising from the Deputation made by Kew Park Residents Association last month, commits to the following:
- Changing the Yield sign at the Old Cornmill Road/N4 slip junction to a Stop sign so as to improve safety at this location and decrease speeds exiting from this junction towards the Spa Hotel and Kew Park
- Contacts NRA contractor GSJ seeking an urgent meeting with elected representatives, officials and residents/businesses to discuss safety matters along this slip road. This should include issues such as the need for electronic driver feedback signage, similar to that along the Outer Ring Road; improved speed signage marking and a night-time light barrier in the vicinity of Kew Park and Spa Hotel exits; as well as measures to make the crossing over of vehicles heading up towards the Leixlip East interchange bridge after McCoy Motors safer."
REPORT:
The provision of signage is an executive function in consultation with the Garda Authorities. The matter of the yield sign has been examined and it is considered that given the visibility envelope at this location and the speed limit of 50 kph the yield sign is appropriate. The roads department have already opened discussion with the NRA on a number of matters relating to safety on this slip lane and when matters are finalised a report will be made to the TMM.