Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle.

Legislative Procedure for Traffic Calming Measures under the Road Traffic Act 1994

Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended), a road authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) of the following scheme:

Active Travel Scheme, Longford County, Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle.

In accordance with Section 38 of the above-mentioned legislation, Longford County Council, as the competent roads authority, has concluded that the above scheme complies with the relevant section of the legislation, based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed scheme. Please see Determination Report attached.

This initiative is aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety through the installation of new crossings and the upgrade of existing crossings. These improvements not only enhance visibility for both drivers and pedestrians but also serve as traffic-calming features, encouraging vehicles to reduce speed as they approach the crossing.

The scheme includes the upgrade of some existing crossings to raised Zebra Crossings and also the installation of a number of new raised Zebra Crossings. These enhancements will provide safer and more accessible crossing opportunities for pedestrians, particularly in areas where crossing points are currently limited.

To further improve road safety and reduce vehicle speeds, the scheme incorporates a range of traffic-calming measures. These include junction tightening works involving narrowing of a road junction. This will reduce turning speeds and shorten pedestrian crossing distances. Such measures have been proven to enhance safety for all road users, especially vulnerable groups such as children, older adults, and individuals with mobility challenges.

The scheme also includes the provision of approximately 250m, 2m pedestrian footpath, which will significantly enhance safety by offering a dedicated and segregated route for pedestrians, separate from vehicular traffic.

Site Location and Site Layout

The scheme will be carried out at a number of locations throughout the county. Please see Site Location map attached, Drawing No. 001

  1. Site Location map, Drawing No. 001 
  2. Longford Town, Park Road: These works include the provision of a new Raised Zebra Crossing Type B, Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 002
  3. Drumlish, Hill Street: Upgrading of existing Crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing Type B, see Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 003
  4. Aughnacliffe: There are three separate works in the village of Aughnacliffe, these are outlined as follows:
    - Junction Tightening Measures, at junction between L1044 & L1049, see attached Drawing No. 004a attached.
    - St. Colmcille National School, Upgrade of existing crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing Type A, see attached Drawing No. 004b attached.
    - Forthill, Road Crossing, Installation of a new Raised Zebra Crossing Type B, Site Layout, see attached Drawing No 004c attached.
  5. Keenagh: Upgrade of existing Zebra crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing Type A, Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 005
  6. Melview: Upgrade of an existing crossing to a Raised Zebra Crossing, Type B, Site Location & Layout attached. Drawing No. 006
  7. Legan: Upgrade of existing crossing at the School to a Raised Zebra Crossing Type A, the installation of a new Raised Zebra Crossing Type B and the provision of approximately 250m in length and 2m wide new Footpath, Site Location & Layout attached. Drawings No. 007, 007a, 007b.

In accordance with Section 38 of the above-mentioned legislation, Longford County Council, as the competent roads authority, has concluded that the above scheme complies with the relevant section of the legislation, based on the nature, size, and location of the proposed scheme.

View Scheme Plans and Particulars

001_Site_Location_Map-Layout_001.pdf
002_Longford_Park_Rd_Crossing.pdf
 003_Drumlish_Hill_Street_Crossing.pdf
004a_Augnacliffe_Junction Tightening.pdf
004b_Augnacliffe_St. Colmcille_NS_Crossing.pdf
004c_Augnacliffe Forthill_Crossing.pdf
005_Keenagh_Road_Crossing.pdf
006_Melview School_Crossing.pdf
007_Legan Crossings Footpath Location Layout.pdf
007a Legan School Crossing.pdf
007b Legan NewType B Crossing.pdf
Section38 Guidelines DoT October 2023.pdf (size 862.6 KB)
Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings Bundle Determination Report.pdf

Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme are available for inspection at the Planning Counter, Longford County Council, Aras An Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and on the following page.

Making a Submission

Submissions and observations in relation to the proposed works may be emailed to activetravel@longfordcoco.ie.

Alternatively, submissions and observations can be made in writing and posted to:

Submissions, Active Travel Scheme, Longford County, Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Crossings, Bundle
Longford County Council,
2 Church Street,
Co. Longford,
N39 W1 X7

All submissions and observations must be received before 5pm on Monday, 22 September 2025.

Only those submissions received through the above methods and by the above time and date will be considered and will form part of the Chief Executive's report on the public consultation process. 

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.