UPDATE: Coultry Road Closure

Last week I wrote to residents in the area around Coultry Park about safety concerns to do with building work for new homes in Coultry 6 (off Coultry Road).

I formally asked BRL to put in further road safety measures (such as ramps and signage) during the building works for Coultry 6 and passed on residents' concerns about some aspects of the closures.

BRL delivered a letter to residents last Friday giving an update on these safety measures. I understand some residents did not receive BRL's previous letter, so I am including the text here for information purposes:

"Dear Resident

Residents have been advised by letter of a start on site date of the 3^rd September which included the closure of Coultry Rd and a traffic diversion along the Green and Drive which was due to take place on the 10^th September.  This traffic diversion is now scheduled to commence at the end of next week.

  

At the public meeting held on Wednesday 5th September, affected residents raised issues in relation to increased traffic volumes and indicated that they had already requested ramps from DCC to slow down the existing traffic due to a number of dangerous car speeding incidents along the Drive.

Discussion took place with the residents on traffic calming measures, ramps (sleeping policemen), directional signage etc. and locations were agreed and then marked out on drawing of the area.  Please see attached design which indicates where the ramps and signage will be placed. 

The Traffic Management Plan which will be put in place by the contractor, was outlined by BRL. Signage will be in place at Coultry Rd entrance off Main St and Santry Avenue advising through traffic -   ‘Coultry Rd closed, local access only’.

BRL will continue to examine road safety measures and look at additional measures if required.

If you require any further information on this or any other issue please contact  the Brl Communication team at 01 222 7362.

Regards

BRL Communications Team"

I have also formally asked BRL to ensure emergency services are fully informed of the new arrangements during the work for the new homes in the Coultry 6 development.

If you have any further concerns on the scheduled works, please give me a call on 01 618 3280 or email john.lyons@oir.ie