Anger over traffic plan

DUBLIN City Council is facing stiff opposition to a new plan aimed at improving the frustrating five-road junction at Finglas Village.

After an extensive evaluation process of six different options for the crossroads at Seamus Ennis and Jamestown Roads, officials will now adopt a plan that makes McKee Avenue

‘entry only’ from the village.

That means motorists wanting to access Seamus Ennis Road from McKee Avenue will be forced make a significant detour and exit at the far end of the road, off the St Margaret’s Road roundabout at Lidl, and drive down the N2.

Dublin City Council has already put the plan out to tender with a view to granting a contract for the work at the end of the month.

However, the council’s plan was rejected by up to 100 local residents who voiced their opposition at a recent meeting organised by local Fianna Fail councilors, David Costello and Paul McAuliffe.

“Two weeks ago I was at the North West Area committee meeting of Dublin City Council when a plan was landed upon the councillors for major upgrade works to the road network around Finglas Village,

? said Cllr Costello.

“One of the proposals put to us was that McKee Ave was going to be made entry only from Finglas Village. The presentation ended with a timeline for works including dates for tender.

“Councilors at the meeting seemed opposed to the plan, but to my astonishment I was informed that traffic management is not a reserved function of the council and that we were not entitled to halt this ludicrous proposal.

?

Cllr McAuliffe said Dublin City Council rejected a call to put the proposal to a public meeting last month so he and Cllr Costello decided to organise one themselves.
Cllr Costello said up to 100 local residents and business owners turned out for the meeting and the plan was overwhelmingly rejected.

“Residents were angry that they were not consulted about the proposals,

? he said.