Green light for signal-controlled junction in County Roscommon village
The signal controlled junction in Frenchpark is the first of its type to be introduced in the county.
The first signal-controlled junction in County Roscommon is now operational at a junction in Frenchpark village identified by roads safety experts as a “high collision” location.
The traffic lights scheme involved signalising the main junction on the N5, and junction improvements on the Boyle road, to create a safer crossing point for pedestrians and reduce vehicle speeds on approach.
Frenchpark village was identified by Transport Infrastructure Ireland as being a high collision location at this busy intersection between the R361 and the N5.
A spokesperson for Roscommon County Council said that the local authority was pleased to announce that the first ever signal-controlled junction in County Roscommon was now operational.
The spokesperson said the council would like to thank the elected members of Boyle Municipal District for approving these works and the people of Frenchpark for their patience while works were ongoing.
“We would urge all road users to exercise care while traveling through the village over coming weeks until people become familiar with the new arrangement,” said the spokesperson.
Welcoming the news, Roscommon/Galway Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said: "I am really proud to have delivered these road safety measures in Frenchpark just a few short years after being elected.
“During this process, I engaged with a number of residents and ubsinesses who reached out to me, and we managed to get the changes they wanted made by the council in this project - that is really welcome. Key to this was retaining parking which I always said was critical to any changes.
“This is a good day for Frenchpark.”
