Dag Weld's (R409-R403) Junction Improvement

Clane-Maynooth Municipal District Meeting, Friday, 10 January 2025

R409 Caragh Road Approach to Dag Welds Junction

Councillor Pádraig McEvoy

Motion:

That the council seek resources to redefine the R409-R403 junction at Blackwood Crossroads near Dag Weld's pub for improved vehicle positions and sightlines for approaching traffic.

Report:

Kildare County Council is progressing a scheme to tighten the south side of this junction and remove the existing poles to improve sightlines at this junction. A quotation has been accepted from Eir for the diversion works, and a design package is being prepared for the works.

Issued by: Mr D Conlon, A/Senior Engineer, Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces.

Information:

Open Street Map [Link]

Minutes

CM12/0125 [Link]

Redefine R409-R403 Junction at Blackwood Crossroads

The members considered the following motion in the name of Councillor McEvoy.

That the council seeks resources to redefine the R409-R403 junction at Blackwood Crossroads near Dag Weld's pub for improved vehicle positions and sightlines for approaching traffic.

The motion was proposed by Councillor McEvoy and seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick. A report was received from Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces informing members that Kildare County Council is progressing a scheme to tighten the south side of this junction and remove the existing poles to improve sightlines at this junction. A quotation has been accepted from Eir for the diversion works, and a design package is being prepared for the works.

Members noted the following:

• Seemed to be movement on this issue and welcomed the report

• Dag Weld’s ESB and Service poles needed to be looked at South side of the road, cars had ambition to move forward

• Accidents occurred here, this was a hazardous junction

• Anything that could decrease accidents here would be welcomed

• Junction improvement works must be prioritised with Allenwood Cross being at the top of the list.

• Bus stop location was also an issue.

Mr C Buggie (Municipal District Engineer) informed Councillors that the scheme to tighten the south side of this junction and remove the existing poles to improve sightlines at this junction was ongoing and a long-term project would improve the junction. Councillor McEvoy noted that progress could be made here at a small cost on the South side of the junction and that a good example of this was Millicent Cross work on sightlines.

Resolved on the proposal of Councillor McEvoy, seconded by Councillor Fitzpatrick and agreed by all members that the report be noted.