Safety Concerns Raised About Use Of Narrow Newbridge Road By Buses.

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 10:32

The matter has been raised with operator, Go Ahead.

Safety concerns are being raised about the use of a narrow road in Newbridge by buses.

Go Ahead buses are driving down Eyre Street.

Once again the @TFIupdates contracted @GoAheadIreland buses are using Eyre Street, Newbridge as unofficial Dead run instead of the official Dead Run routes that have been highlighted to drivers again and again. pic.twitter.com/U9qqMFIXTU
— Cllr Chris Pender (no longer actively posting) (@ChrisPenderKE) May 3, 2021

Social Democrats Cllr., Chris Pender, says "doing so creates a health and safety risk where cars are forced to reverse down a street that buses shouldn't be on in the first place".

He has raised the matter with Go Ahead and has been speaking to Eoin Beatty on this morning's edition of Kildare Today.

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