Concerns over dangerous Kildare crossroads where motorists are 'ignoring warning signage'

Kildare County Council have said that dangers exist at a busy crossroads due to the way motorists ignore stop signs.

Cllr Murty Aspell asked a recent meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District if the council could re-examine the crossroads at Brownstown due to the number of major accidents happening at this crossroads.

The council responded by stating that drivers are ignoring warning signs on the road, which is causing the issue. The report also noted that there was insufficient road space to construct a roundabout there.

"The existing junction layout can be assessed," read the council report.

"However, it appears that motorists are not obeying the rules of the road and are ignoring warning signage, including STOP signs, when approaching the junction which requires that they stop before proceeding through the junction.

"A roundabout would not be feasible at this location as there is insufficient road width on the four approaching roads. The installation of a roundabout would require the taking of lands along the edge of the Curragh Plains to facilitate the realignment of the road along with the relocation of existing services which would result in significant cost. Permission would also be required from the Department of Defence and Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht."