Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle.

Public Consultation: Active Travel Scheme, Longford County, Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle

This public consultation period has now passed.

A non-statutory public consultation has taken place on the Active Travel Scheme, Longford County, Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle. The proposed project involves the installation and upgrade of raised zebra crossings, junction tightening to reduce turning speeds, and the provision of new pedestrian footpaths. These measures aim to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, encourage active travel, and reduce vehicle speeds in key areas.

Works are planned at multiple locations across the county.

Longford County Council has prepared the Section 38 Public Consultation Report, which concluded that the proposals should proceed with minor alterations. This decision has been formally recorded as a Chief Executive’s Order (Traffic Works Order).

Further documents relating to the project can be read below:

- Determination Report – March 2025

- Section 38 Guidelines (issued by the Department of Transport in Oct 2023)

Drawings of the Proposed Reconfiguration Works:

Resulting from the consultation process the following changes were made to the project.

Longford_Park_Rd_Crossing-Layout002rev a.pdf (size 513.8 KB) 
These works include the provision of a new Raised Zebra Crossing Type B, Site Location & Layout attached. Crossing moved to 2m south, Drawing No. 002 rev a

Drumlish_Hill_003 rev a.pdf (size 1.5 MB) 
Upgrading of existing Crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing Type A, see Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 003 rev a

Melview Crossing_006 rev a.pdf (size 2.1 MB) 
Upgrade of an existing crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing, changed to Type A, Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 006 rev a

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act, 1997-2006 (amended) applies to all records held by Longford County Council, including submissions and observations made as part of this process.