Cllr Haughey said, “I have asked Road Service to carry out an assessment on the Tannyoky Road so that it can be considered for road gritting in the winter weather.
“A number of local people who use the road regularly have contacted me to express their concern about the lack of safety on the road during frosty conditions. The road is exceptionally twisty - the entire stretch from Poyntzpass to Markethill has a number of dangerous bends. Most people who know the road travel slowly with care, as they are aware of the bad bends and corners. However during the frost and snow the road is exceptionally dangerous.
“I travel this road regularly myself and know the dangers firsthand. The road is well used and I believe it should be added to the winter road gritting schedule as soon as possible.
“I have contacted Road Service highlighting my concerns and asking for a full assessment to be carried out on the road as soon as possible.”
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