CONTROVERSIAL plans by Kerry County Council to include an underground pedestrian and cycle tunnel as part of the long-awaited N22 Lewis Road-Kilcummin Road junction project have been scrapped.
The proposal had sparked a strong reaction from the public with a total of 60 written submissions received during the public consultation process.
The council had proposed developing a pedestrian and cycle subway linking Upper Lewis Road to the realigned L2033 Kilcummin road to facilitate crossings of the busy bypass by vulnerable road users.
The idea sparked a furious backlash, particularly by residents of Bridgefield Estate who expressed fears that a tunnel – close to the entrance to the estate – could lead to anti-social behaviour.
Over 40 of the 60 submissions received by the council related to concerns about the risk of anti-social behaviour and lack of need while others sought additional footpaths and extra lighting on Lewis Road and on the Kilcummin Road.
At a meeting to discuss the issue this Monday morning, the subway idea was abandoned on the proposal of Mayor Michael Gleeson.
The overall plan for the N22 Lewis Road-Kilcummin Road junction project was given the green light with Cllr Niall Kelleher proposing.
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