Pedestrian Crossing? A tale of Two Counties- Cllr. Kevin Callan

Pedestrian Crossing? A tale of Two Counties- Cllr. Kevin Callan
Meath-Louth Crossing to go onto Rathmullen Road this year.

A pedestrian crossing is to be placed on the Rathmullen Road. Cllr. Kevin Callan has received clarification from Drogheda Borough Council that a pedestrian crossing is to be positioned in the vicinity of Highlands, Riverbank and St. Oliver’s Community College.

Cllr. Callan said that he had been contacted by residents of the area who had heard comments of difficulties with getting such a crossing with half of the road in Meath and half in Louth. There is no doubt that a crossing is needed on the Rathmullen Road but funding is required from two councils. The Council has replied to my notice of question at the March meeting held on Monday 7th that such a crossing is to be in place this year.

This is a positive development as the road that runs between the Highlands and Riverbank is the County Boundary and as such requires funding from both local authorities. I have placed the matter on the agenda of the March meeting and have been informed by the Council that in principle, Meath County Council are agreeable to provide half of the funding and Drogheda Borough Council have made provision for the crossing in its Roads Programme.

This crossing is absolutely vital for all those living in the area where we have a large number of young families with children attending local primary and secondary schools. The presence of a crossing will also provide a safe environment for those who use the route for leisure when walking towards Oldbridge and the Boyne Walk. I will also be seeking safety signage be implemented at the location, considering the number of people who use the road from Riverbank and the Highlands alone, and with school traffic to and from St. Oliver’s.

I will continue to keep this matter on the councils agenda and will also ensure contact is maintained with Meath County Council.