A local councillor has highlighted her concerns over severe traffic congestion going into Monaghan Town. According to Cllr Sinead Flynn, locals from the Threemilehouse and Clones areas in particular often avoid travelling into Monaghan Town altogether due to high volumes of traffic.
The Sinn Fein representative who raised the issue at this month's meeting of Monaghan County Council asked what plans were in place to tackle the issue and reduce the traffic at peak times. Speaking to Northern Sound, Cllr Flynn warned that the current situation is having a "disastrous impact" on trade in the town. She added that looking ahead to the possibility of a bypass is needed sooner rather than later.
"We are looking ahead at the likes of a bypass and it's something that we will be actively pursuing. Our director of transportation services, Gareth McMahon did confirm that he has a meeting at the end of this month with the Chief Executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and he will be brining up the traffic concerns in Monaghan Town. The council have also confirmed that they are currently preparing a local transport plan for Monaghan Town.
