McKee calls for footpath from Grange Rath to three schools

A local Councillor has called for footpaths to be installed from Grange Rath to a number of local schools in the interests of Safety.

East Meath Councillor Stephen McKee said he is calling on Meath County Council (MCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to provide for a new footpath to link Grange Rath with local schools Scoil An Bhradáin Feasa, Le Chéile Educate Together and Drogheda Gramma School.

MCKEE said: ‘As local people know, the Colpe Road is extremely busy from Grange Rath down to the three local schools in the vicinity. Many school children from Grange Rath attend these schools and the current situation is that there is no safe footpath for students to take. Students either have to take a bus or go by car with their parents, which is another cost to families. There are also many local people who regularly walk and run this route.’

‘WE are trying to encourage healthy active lifestyles and this starts from childhood. However, many parents in the area feel they have no option but to utilise public transport or the family car because of road safety concerns.’

The councillor said he is calling on the council and the NTA to take action and provide a footpath and adequate street lighting to deal with the ongoing problem. ‘ This has become a matter of great concern to local people I have spoken with.’