This article is from page 8 of the 2011-07-12 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 8 JPG
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to have their say on a proposed footpath for the Quin Bridge.
Concerns have been raised over plans by Clare County Council to install a footpath on Quin Bridge.
Councillors yesterday urged the Council to consider installing a foot- path underneath the bridge rather than on the main road.
Cllr Sonny Scanlan (FG) told the a meeting of councillors in the Ennis East Electoral Area that that he is against the current proposal. He said a footpath would make the bridge too narrow and cause problems for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Cllr Pat Daly (FF) supported the call, saying that the road is “too narrow and dangerous” for a footpath. “The footpath should be underneath the bridge,” he added.
Senior Executive Engineer Eamon O’Dea told the meeting that the part eight planning process finishes on July 15 and all public submissions about the project should be in by that date.
“The manager’s report will be drafted and brought before the coun cillors for their consideration.”
Mr O’Dea said resources will be made available for the project. Ennis town manager Ger Dollard told the meeting that plans to improve pedestrian facilities at the railway bridge on the Quin Road are “tied up with the railway safety commission”.