Multiple objections to council's safety plans at Foxford pedestrian crossing with fears 500 students could be put in danger

A proposed redesign for a pedestrian crossing junction in Foxford has prompted significant resident objections. The main concern centers on removing the right-hand turn from Main Street onto Chapel Road, which objectors say would redirect substantial traffic along Providence Road and past St Joseph's Secondary School to reach the N26 toward Swinford and Castlebar. Objectors cite frequent pedestrian crossings by about 500 students and 50 staff members multiple times daily, warning that increased traffic would endanger safety. The council’s plan includes upgrading the pedestrian crossing, improving footpaths and kerb lines, and adding signage, road markings, and traffic-calming measures. The revised layout would require drivers to reroute via Lower Main Street and Providence Road before rejoining the N26. By May 22, 27 submissions had been lodged, all objecting to elements of the proposal, including a school submission questioning the safety of the plan.

"As of Friday, May 22, a total of 27 submissions had been lodged via the council's online consultation portal, with all submissions objecting to elements of the proposal. St Joseph's Secondary School have lodged a submission. While acknowledging the need to improve safety at the pedestrian crossing, the school said the current proposal was not a "sensible or safe option" and warned that removing the right turn w"

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