I ask Mr Darragh O’Boyle, Area Engineer Carrick on Shannon, when does he plan to resurface the section of the Keshcarrigan / Mohill road from Oghill Cross on towards Mohill No. L- 3052-2 / 3052-1. This section of road was widened last year, and with the settlement that has taken place there are several potholes and depressions on it which leaves it quite dangerous.
Minutes:
It was agreed by the members to take Motion No. 8 in the name of Councillor Sean McGowan and Motion No. 11 in the name of Councillor Enda Stenson concurrently as they relate to the same matter.
To consider the following Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Sean McGowan;
"I ask Mr Darragh O’Boyle, Area Engineer Carrick on Shannon, when does he plan to resurface the section of the Keshcarrigan / Mohill road from Oghill Cross on towards Mohill No. L- 3052-2 / 3052-1. This section of road was widened last year, and with the settlement that has taken place there are several potholes and depressions on it which leaves it quite dangerous."
Report by Roads – General
"The Oghill Cross section of the L-3052-2 was extremely narrow and have shown signs of failure. The district office applied a restoration grant to improve the width and underlying construction of the road. Due to land constraints and boggy underground conditions, we widened the existing roadway knowing that settlement would occur. We will maintain this settlement periodically, but it is expected to continue for another 12 months. Once we are satisfied that the settlement has lessened, we will carry out a full restoration of the carriageway. I will be placing a full restoration improvement grant at this location in 2023 and hope to get elected member approval for this as part of the next 3-year plan submission. Warning signs of uneven surface are in place to advise motorists on the unfinished surface"
To consider the following Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Enda Stenson;
"I previously raised the issue of the condition of the Mohill to Keshcarrigan road at Ohill cross and I received a positive response, for which I was grateful.
Since that meeting in May, this road has deteriorated greatly, and I don’t believe we can wait until the 2022 works programme to repair this stretch of road. I am requesting that we immediately carry out remedial work here."
Report by Roads – General
"The Oghill Cross section of the L-3052-2 was extremely narrow and have shown signs of failure. The district office applied a restoration grant to improve the width and underlying construction of the road. Due to land constraints and boggy underground conditions, we widened the existing roadway knowing that settlement would occur. We will maintain this settlement periodically, but it is expected to continue for another 12 months. Once we are satisfied that the settlement has lessened, we will carry out a full restoration of the carriageway. I will be placing a full restoration improvement grant at this location in 2023 and hope to get elected member approval for this as part of the next 3-year plan submission. Warning signs of uneven surface are in place to advise motorists on the unfinished surface"
Councillor Sean McGowan gave the background to his motion and acknowledged the issue with the road was due to settlement. Councillor Enda Stenson gave the background to his motion and said motorists could easily leave the road on this stretch with the condition of the road.
Councillor Paddy Farrell supported both motions and complimented the Council on the resettlement works carried out on this stretch.