"Incidents of damage" - Urgent calls for Kildare bridge to be protected
There has been a number of recent collisions
Concerns over bridge safety, traffic congestion and local infrastructure are set to dominate discussions at the next Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District meeting later this month.
Councillors will gather in the Council Chamber at Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, where several motions focus on the future of Ardclough Canal Bridge following a number of recent incidents involving damage to the structure.
Councillors Declan Ryan, David Trost, Claire O'Rourke and Paul Brooks have all submitted motions calling for measures to protect the historic bridge.
Proposals include a structural assessment, the introduction of vehicle weight restrictions, improved warning signage and closer cooperation with Waterways Ireland to prevent further damage from heavy goods vehicles.
Road safety issues elsewhere in the district will also feature prominently.
Councillor Ryan has called for traffic calming measures on Lord's Road in Celbridge, while Councillor Trost is seeking improvements to the back lanes of St Patrick's Park.
Councillor Rupert Heather will request an update on active travel projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling links throughout Celbridge.
Traffic disruption arising from ongoing Uisce Éireann works on the Maynooth Road in Celbridge is also expected to be discussed.
Councillor O'Rourke has requested details on how the council is managing road safety and traffic impacts associated with the works.
Leixlip issues are also on the agenda. Councillor Bernard Caldwell is seeking updates on the Cope Bridge pedestrian crossing project and a proposed bus stop at Confey Cemetery.
He has also called for maintenance works at the Leixlip Spa area and on Silleachain Lane.
Other items include a proposal from Councillor Nuala Killeen seeking an update from the Road Safety Authority on plans for a driving test centre in Leixlip, and a motion from Councillor Heather urging the council to engage with AsIAm on adopting an Autism-Friendly Town framework for Celbridge.