Newspaper Notice Section 38

Legislative Procedure for Traffic Calming Procedures under the Road Traffic Act 1994

Under the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) A road authority may, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (As Amended) of the following scheme:

Installation of a new pedestrian crossing on the Oriel Road R927, Carrickmacross. These works involve the introduction of Traffic Signal Poles with push-button facilities, a refuge island, alteration of existing footpaths & kerbs, re-surfacing of existing road surface and provision of new ramp and road lining works.

The proposed scheme will consist of:

• Installation of a Pedestrian Crossing with Traffic Lights on R927 Oriel Road.
• Installation of a new refuge island with traffic bollards.
• Installation of a new road ramp area to facilitate pedestrian crossing.
• Installation of updated signage and road markings adjacent to the works area.
• All associated site works.

In accordance with Section 38 of the above-mentioned legislation, Monaghan County Council, as the competent roads authority has concluded that the above scheme complies with relevant section of the legislation, based on the nature, size and location of the proposed scheme.

Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme are available for inspection at the offices of the Road Section, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan and also at Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD Office, Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan during office hours from the 6^th October 2025.

Submissions and observations in relation to the proposed works, may be made in writing to the Roads Section, Monaghan County Council, MTEK II Building, Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan or MD Offices up to 5pm on Friday 7^th of November 2025.

Signed:                _______________________________

                              Kevin West

A/Senior Engineer

Roads and Transportation