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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

QUESTION NO.6

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Excecutive would they investigate the following and report on same? As HGVs have been encroaching on pathway at traffic lights at Fonthill Rd / Newlands there is a safety issue with vehicles turning left coming from Tallaght into Newlands Close.

REPLY:

The picture attached shows the damage caused by HGV's to the pedestrian crossing and the grass verge.  The traffic section will look at modifications that can be done to stop this damage happening.  The changes will also improve pedestian safety at this location.  The Traffic Team will come back to the TMM with a sketch design of the proposed remedial works and a timeline for completion.