Council says funding needed to improve safety at Caragh junction

Kildare Co Council officials said that funding will be required to improve safety at Stickins junction in Caragh.

Cllr Rob Power said there have been two very serious accidents at the location in the last month and dozens more in recent years.

He called on the C0uncil's Roads, Transportation and Public Safety Department prepare a road safety improvement plan for the  junction.

The issue was raised at the monthly meeting of the Naas Municipal District yesterday.

The Council said that it has completed a number of actions at this location in recent times including advanced warning signage for the bend and junction, chevron signs to advise and direct drivers and “SLOW” road markings in advance of the bend.

An official added: "The speed limit at this location is 60kph and there is signage present to indicate this to drivers.

"The Naas Municipal District is currently looking at providing a high friction surface treatment at the bend.

"Visibility at the junction is a significant issue and proposals need to be developed to improve this situation.

"This may involve agreements with the local community in the area. Funding will be required subject to an agreed plan being developed."