Kerry County Council has revealed its plans to introduce a series of traffic calming measures along Park Road.

The proposals aim to enhance safety for pedestrians and other road users.

The planned works include upgrades to existing pedestrian crossings.
The crossing located at the junction of East Avenue Road and Park Road near the Killarney Outlet Centre, is slated to become a wider shared crossing.

Similarly, the pedestrian crossing on Park Road at Ardshanavooly Estate will also be upgraded to a wider shared crossing.

The council also intends to introduce two new controlled pedestrian crossings with traffic lights.

One new crossing is proposed near the Killarney Outlet Centre crossing, providing a safer route to the Friary Church.

The second new controlled crossing is planned near the Omniplex Cinema Killarney, facilitating safer access to the Circle K garage.

The proposals also include updates to the alignment of the planned active travel route on Park Road, which aims to improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians.

An Garda Síochána was consulted regarding the proposed pedestrian crossing before the public announcement of these plans.

Notificatios  of the proposals were sent to the elected members of the Killarney Municipal District, An Garda Síochána, the Fire Service, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Services, and Bus Éireann.

Following a period for public consultation, the Director of Service for Roads and Transportation has recommended that the scheme be adopted without any amendments.