Councillors seek urgent meeting with TII over N61 safety issues

Roscommon County Councillors have reiterated their calls for urgent meetings with TII over what they say are major safety issues with the N61.

At this months meeting of the Athlone Municipal District of Roscommon, Councillors unanimously agreed that rapid action needs to be taken to prevent further fatalities.

Extension of speeding restrictions, safety works and an update on road improvements are being sought be members of the council.

Speaking to Shannonside FM news, Councillor Donal Kilduff says TII need to see the current state of the road in person to understand the seriousness of the situation.