Provision of traffic calming measures on the R-158, Dangan National School Summerhill

Provision of traffic calming measures on the R-158, Dangan National School Summerhill

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Pursuant to the provision of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, Meath County Council hereby gives notice that it has prepared a scheme to provide traffic calming measures on the R-158 at Dangan National school, Summerhill, Co. Meath.

Provision of traffic calming measures on the R-158, Dangan National School Summerhill

Meath County Council, in the exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, hereby gives notice that it has prepared a scheme to provide traffic calming measures on the R-158 at Dangan National school, Summerhill, Co. Meath.

These proposed works are in the interest of the safety and convenience of students, parents road users at the National primary school in accordance with Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended).

This Scheme provides for:

  • Provision of controlled pedestrian crossing point.
  • Installation of additional ramps on the R-158 to reduce speed and noise of traffic
  • Reduction of carriageway width to 6.5m 
  • Increase width and upgrade existing footpaths
  • Installation of roadside school themed bollards
  • Upgrade of existing and provision of new Road markings

The plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection during office hours at the offices of the Local Authority or online as listed below:
(a) Meath County Council, Planning Department, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291
(b) Meath County Council, Trim Municipal District Offices, Mornington Hse., Summerhill road, Kells, Co. Meath
(c) https://consult.meath.ie from Wednesday 16th October to Wednesday 13th November 2024.

Representations in relation to the proposed works, may be made as follows:
(1) in writing to the road authority as follows: Active Travel Section, Transportation Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin
Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291,
(2) by emailing to activetravel@meathcoco.ie  or,
(3) via the submissions facility on the https://consult.meath.ie,
on or before 5pm on Wednesday 13th November, 2024.

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