Concerns have been raised about the condition of several roads around Drogheda, with particular focus on potholes and surface damage in high traffic areas.
Eric Donovan has highlighted ongoing issues around the M1 Retail Park, where he says the volume of daily traffic is contributing to a deterioration of the roadway between the two roundabouts.
Cllr Donovan confirmed that he has contacted the company that owns and operates the retail park and is seeking action to address the defects.
He said:
“The M1 Retail Park is getting a bit out of hand recently with the defects on the road between the two roundabouts.
“Through the Council I have contacted the company who operates the M1 RP and I am hopeful this will be addressed in a timely manner.”
Motorists have also raised concerns about the surface condition at the Hill of Rath roundabout, which is described as being in poor condition.
One driver said:
“It’s actually hard to drive on at this stage and I can feel the car has no traction while driving there. The road is completely worn away.”
Residents have also reported problems along the old Slane Road between Tullybrook and the tunnel, where the road surface is in poor condition. A number of street lights in the area are also currently not operational.
Cllr Donovan confirmed that improvement works at Barrahule Lane in Tullyallen are due to begin in the coming days. However, he said that recent repair work carried out at Coolfore has not resolved issues at that location, with the road remaining in poor condition. He added that a more permanent solution is now being examined.
He said:
“I believe rural communities need more funding from the central Government because the rural roads suffer greater wear/tear and damage partly due to heavy agricultural machinery etc.
“Local representatives in Drogheda Rural are constantly raising this ongoing issue and hopefully we can get the required funding to keep our roads safe and suitable for all motorists.”
