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A REPORT on a potential solution to boost safety at what is regarded as one of Ireland's most dangerous junctions is to be completed by next month, it was confirmed this week.

Earlier this year, we campaigned in Killarney Advertiser three-part news special series for a safe solution to the crux on the Lewis Road/Killarney bypass road junction.

The area has been the site of a fatal accident this year as well as numerous collisions.

Kerry County council is to offer a possible solution to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Councillor Brendan Cronin requested clarification on progress as to improvements to the junction at the meeting of Kerry County Council on Monday, describing the junction as “lethal”.

Council CEO Moira Murrell and a director of operations met with TII in June about the issue. At this meeting, TII requested that the council prepare a feasibility report on the existing junctions. “The report has now been submitted to TII, which has clarified that traffic volumes on the route is nearing capacity, which the council considers justifies intervention,” stated the council.

A further report on potential solutions is being prepared and will be issued to TII in late September/early October.

 
Above: The road leading to Kilcummin is on extreme right. Also on right foreground is the land near the by-pass road and Kilcummin road with overgrown bushes and trees. Lewis Road junction, entrance to Bridgefield estate and the railway track is also visible.