‘Rat run’ cemetery lane in Mountrath to be addressed
A lane running from the St Fintan’s cemetery in Mountrath has been described as a dangerous ‘rat run'
A LANE running from St Fintan’s cemetery in Mountrath, which is frequently used by local motorists as a dangerous ‘rat run,’ is to be addressed by Laois Co Council.
At the latest meeting of Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district, Cllr James Kelly brought a motion calling for something to be done about the route, which is being used inappropriately in what is a quite sensitive area. A stop sign before the turn would prevent any danger, he argued.
In response, the MD office confirmed that it would provide such a sign.
The councillor was pleased with the response but took the time to explain the danger in the area.
“Because of the congestion there near the community school in the morning and afternoon, parents are often using it and you can't blame them, they have to get their kids into school but there is no stop sign coming from that lane into the cemetery and out onto the main road.” It is an issue of significant danger for motorists as they rejoin normal traffic flow.
Cllr Seamus McDonald, who seconded the motion, agreed that the lack of a stop sign near the route was a big concern for an area that saw substantial traffic throughout the day.
