Traffic calming measures urgently sought for Robinstown village

Fears that someone will be killed by speeding traffic in Robinstown, have been expressed by local residents who are calling of traffic calming measures in the village.

The dangers from speeding cars and trucks have been highlighted by concerned local residents and parents.

Local resident, Stephanie Brady, is terrified someone will be killed.

“I think it is because the village has no facilities like a shop, the cars just drive through without slowing down.

“We don't have a pedestrian crossing, the signs are inadequate and the speed limit on the Bective side is right on top of the village.”

There is a solar powered speed monitor just outside Stephanie's house.

“The speed limit is 50kph per hour but the traffic is going through at 75 to 80kph per hour. There are lorries speeding through the village – not local ones - but other heavy good vehicles. There is a slight bend at the green area outside my house and I'm afraid someone will be killed.

“There was a crash here a while back where a car hit a tree.”

Orla Reilly who runs Little Robin's creche in the village is also very worried about the speed of traffic.

“It is a 50kph per hour zone, but the speed limit isn't adhered to. Our premises is in a secluded area and cars don't see it until they get closer.

“We are just around the corner from the school where calming measures are also needed.

“There is an estate just across the road from us and parents regularly cross the road to bring children here, but they have to be extremely cautious.”

Cllr Eddie Fennessy said that over the past six months he had been approached by a number of residents and the owner of the Little Robin's creche in Robinstown.

“They raised concerns with speeding traffic in the village and the danger this posed to children and pedestrians as well as cyclists and motorists.

He raised the issue at a recent meeting of Navan Municipal Council where he called for the installation of speed ramps or rumble strips on the Dunderry Road and Bective Road in the village.

He was told the Council would assess the issue and gather data on traffic volumes and speed, to assist with the identification of any specific works required.

He welcomed the proposed preparation of a three year roads programme which will be undertaken by the Navan Municipal District Council at the end of this year.

“The inclusion of Robinstown and Dunderry on that programme will allow for resurfacing works to take place.

“The installation of traffic safety infrastructure could also take place as part of that process according to council.

"I will make a submission that calls for the inclusion of Robinstown and Dunderry on that programme. I urge the local community to lobby councillors to vote in favour of that submission," he said.