Urgent traffic safety measures needed in Bridgetown village

The entry to Bridgetown village from the Mulrankin side is an accident waiting to happen according one Wexford County Councillor. Cllr Jim Codd said that he had been contacted by a number of local businesses and residents who were extremely worried about the speed at which some traffic entered such a built up area.

 “There have already been a number of accidents between the AOH Hall and the bridge in the village, but thankfully none have been too serious,” Cllr Codd said. “Locals believe it’s only a matter of time before this changes and someone is seriously injured or killed however. Traffic calming restrictions have been placed in other parts of the rapidly developed village already but not here.”

“Some drivers enter the village at high speed coming in on the straight and forgetting that there are three roads and a public carpark entrance leading onto this small stretch of road. There is also a housing estate, several businesses and homes. The potential for a serious accident is high.”

 “This is something that has been ignored for a long time despite several locals consistently highlighting the dangers over the past number of years. We cannot wait until a fatal accident to act. This needs to be dealt with as soon as possible, and I intend to work closely with council engineers to ensure it will be.”