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To: Louth County Council, Paula Butterly, Joanna Byrne, Erin McGreehan, Ged Nash, Ruari Ó Murcú
Urgent Road Safety Improvements at Birches Lane / Blackrock Road Junction
PETITION: Urgent Road Safety Improvements at Birches Lane / Blackrock Road Junction, Blackrock, Co. Louth
We, the undersigned residents and road users, are writing to raise urgent safety concerns regarding the junction of Birches Lane and Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth.
This junction presents a significant and ongoing risk to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists due to a combination of factors, including:
High traffic volumes on Blackrock Road
Speed of vehicles approaching the junction
Difficulty exiting Birches Lane safely, particularly when turning right
Limited safe crossing opportunities for pedestrians
Increasing concern regarding the likelihood of serious collisions
With continued population growth and rising traffic levels in the area, residents believe that the current layout is no longer adequate and poses a real danger to public safety.
Given the history of serious incidents in the wider locality, we strongly feel that preventative action must be taken before another accident occurs, rather than reacting after the fact.
We respectfully call on Louth County Council to take the following actions as a matter of priority:
Conduct a formal Road Safety Audit of the junction
Carry out traffic count and speed surveys
Review visibility, signage, and road markings
Assess and implement appropriate traffic calming measures
Consider longer-term solutions such as junction redesign, traffic signals, or other safety improvements
We request written confirmation that these concerns have been formally logged and referred to the appropriate Roads Engineer, along with clear communication on the next steps and expected timelines.
We, the undersigned residents and road users, are writing to raise urgent safety concerns regarding the junction of Birches Lane and Blackrock Road, Blackrock, Co. Louth.
This junction presents a significant and ongoing risk to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists due to a combination of factors, including:
High traffic volumes on Blackrock Road
Speed of vehicles approaching the junction
Difficulty exiting Birches Lane safely, particularly when turning right
Limited safe crossing opportunities for pedestrians
Increasing concern regarding the likelihood of serious collisions
With continued population growth and rising traffic levels in the area, residents believe that the current layout is no longer adequate and poses a real danger to public safety.
Given the history of serious incidents in the wider locality, we strongly feel that preventative action must be taken before another accident occurs, rather than reacting after the fact.
We respectfully call on Louth County Council to take the following actions as a matter of priority:
Conduct a formal Road Safety Audit of the junction
Carry out traffic count and speed surveys
Review visibility, signage, and road markings
Assess and implement appropriate traffic calming measures
Consider longer-term solutions such as junction redesign, traffic signals, or other safety improvements
We request written confirmation that these concerns have been formally logged and referred to the appropriate Roads Engineer, along with clear communication on the next steps and expected timelines.
Why is this important?
Public safety must come first.
We urge the Council and our local TD's to act now to prevent avoidable harm.
We urge the Council and our local TD's to act now to prevent avoidable harm.