Planning lodged for safety works at Cloonakilla National School

Part 8 planning permission has been lodged for new road safety works at a well known South Roscommon school.

The significant works will be carried out beside Cloonakilla National School in Bealnamulla, Athlone.

The route has been highlighted as dangerous for a number of years with local parents and residents calling for the works.

The plans include a pedestrian crossing on the R362 and a new roundabout at the junction of the L2025 and R362.

Part 8 planning application is an application by the council itself to complete works with the decision made in conjunction with county councillors.

A decision is due on the project by the end of October.