Dangerous junction onto N17 is a ‘cause for concern’

CLLR Dara Mulvey is again calling on Sligo County Council and the TII {Transport Infrastructure Ireland} to re-examine the recently constructed build out works at the Templehouse road L1603 -N17 Junction.

He said: “In in the last two weeks alone two further accidents have occurred here with one motorist having to be cut out of the vehicle. I have been contacted by and meet with numerous motorists who have expressed concern about this new junction layout which prior to this work was already a dangerous crossing point but since recent work s by the TII it appears to be far more dangerous exiting onto the very busy N17 now. “The N17 is an extremely busy road with thousands of vehicles using it daily from the Northwest to the West. Local and visiting motorists are finding it increasingly difficult to get safely across and onto this stretch of road at the Temple house junction due to poor sight lines and visibility and due to the excessive speed of on coming traffic.

The existing signage needs to be addressed also. “Local residents are in fear every time they have to exit at and some are having to detour onto to other roads to get out safely onto the N17 which is not acceptable. At a meeting of the Council earlier this year I highlighted this same issue and was informed by senior roads engineer that an independent audit of this location would be carried out. I am calling on he TII and Council to look urgently at this junction,” Cllr Mulvey said.