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A CONTRACTOR has been ap- pointed to carry out works to improve pedestrian facilities at an “extremely dangerous bridge” on the Quin Road, Syne
The development was confirmed by senior engineer with Clare County Council, Tom Tiernan who also said that long-awaited improvement work at the Quin Road bridge is due to commence in the “coming months”.
In response to a letter from Depu- ty Joe Carey TD (FG), Mr Tiernan States that “significant progress” has been made on the project.
“Significant progress has been made with regards achievement of the de- sired objective in relation to this mat- ter. CIE has agreed in principle to facilitate development of a pedestrian bridge within its property.
“The bridge, complete with access ramps, is to be located in the property associated with the Ennis railway sta- tion and will be adjacent to the south side of the existing traffic bridge on the Quin Road,” states Mr Tiernan.
Mr Tiernan indicates that work on the project may not be completed un- til the latter half of the year.
“A part VIII planning approval has been secured for the development
and at present a contractor is be- ing appointed with a view to having the project proceed over the coming months. Once construction gets un- derway it is envisaged that the project will be completed within a three month timeframe,’ he states.
Commenting on the development, Deputy Carey said, “The absence of pedestrian facilities at the Quin Road railway bridge is a matter of huge concern to residents, people using the Quin Road as a walking route and lo- OPT Mees leshionmae
He added, “It’s an extremely dan- gerous bridge. Pedestrians have lim- ited visibility and little room to ma-
noeuvre. It is an accident waiting to happen. It’s especially dangerous to negotiate the bridge with a buggy or pram.”
Deputy Carey said that along with a housing estate, there are a large number of business and commer- cial enterprises located on the Quin Road.
“IT welcome the fact that contractors are presently being appointed and look forward to the project moving to construction phase in the coming months. The provision of a proper pedestrian facility at Quin Road will dramatically improve road safety on this busy route,” he said.