“Beary’s Cross Roundabout Road Markings Erased After Safety Concerns Raised by Local Councillor”

The recent erasure of road markings at the new Beary’s Cross roundabout on the N24 has gained attention due to a local councillor’s concerns. Cllr Martin Ryan questioned the signage for motorists coming from Boher and highlighted the confusion caused by an arrow painted on the left lane, indicating that it was only for turning left to Caherconlish. Cllr Ryan expressed his fears that the markings could lead to accidents and called for early informative measures to be taken. The Limerick Leader published the story, which received widespread attention and prompted senior executive engineer, Trevor McKechnie, to make safety enquiries with the Road Design Office. At the April meeting, McKechnie updated councillors that safety audits led to the decision that the markings should be removed to allow the roundabout to function as normal, with a contractor carrying out the work. The article had a significant impact, with people reporting near misses and fearing accidents that could involve lorries. Cllr Martin Ryan welcomed the prompt action by the Council, indicating that the public’s opinion was a significant factor. The report has significant implications for the safety of motorists using the N24 as they approach Beary’s Cross roundabout.