Dangerous Bends at Newtown Tramore

Sully

Great to see something finally being done about the dangerous bends on the road to Newtown Cove. There has been a number of bad accidents - and some fatal - there, and the town council seem to "talk" but not act. Until today, where warning signs have been errected along the path to the worst of the bends. The latest accident was last week I think, where a BMW went straight over the cliff. All 4 occupants literally walked away unharmed. Pure luck!

Now all they need to do is make it safer for walkers, and reduce the speed limit!

CantGetNoSleep

Yeah I heard they walked up to Spar to get an ambulance, don't know how they walked away from that

Minto

I dunno about most of ye, but I don't personally call signs that say "slow down" and "dangerous (word painted over) ahead" progress! It needs a hell of a lot more than that!

Sully

Minto wrote: »

I dunno about most of ye, but I don't personally call signs that say "slow down" and "dangerous (word painted over) ahead" progress! It needs a hell of a lot more than that!

Its better then nothing, so it counts as progress. There is signs in advance of the bend, then those yellow/back bend ones directly on the dangerous spots. There is a lot more that needs to be done, but at least there is plenty of warnings for people thinking the road is fine if your going fast!

Most of the recent incidents have not been locals. If I recall correctly

Sully

Well as of yesterday they have put the usual road markings from Spar out newtown. What supprised me is the addition of the yellow line, which I dont think iv ever spotted on that stretch of road.

Also they have printed the usual "SLOW" letters on approaching the bend.

Think that and the signs may have some affect tbh. Maybe an awl speed camera wouldnt go astray - since its a black spot? Next on line should be reducing the speed limit out that direction - maybe even put in a ramp.

Sully

Was reading the News & Star there, I see there now planning on errecting a fense within a few weeks (probably months). They wont put down a ramp as Emergeny Serivces dont like them. After that, they will monitor the situation and consider other traffic calming meassures if required.

They put down those "cats eyes" (aka as studes I think) from spar out towards the cove. At least it lights up the road a lot better.

Minto

Sully wrote: »

Also they have printed the usual "SLOW" letters on approaching the bend.

Now, in fairness, it does say "VERY SLOW", lol! If that doesn't slow people down, nothing will:p

run_Forrest_run

surely people can use their own judgment and slow the hell down for their own benefit. Yes roads need to be improved but once again this is an example of drivers not being responsible and adjusting their driving accordingly.
We hear of deaths on the roads every weekend, surely that is a lesson it itself, slow down and you are less likely to be involved in a crash.

hmm, a BMW speeding...never! Just as well they were in a well built car, that probably saved them..for now.

Sully

To be fair Forrest, I dont think any locals were part of accidents. Its just people from out of town who wouldnt spot the bend until its to late. The speed limit out there is 80km/hr (at least, on part of the stretch).

I think the idea of the warning signs all over the place, printed lines and cats eyes has made a huge difference.

wellboy1976

They should put up a divide barrier like the one on the outer ring road. Would take a day to do. So what if it cost money. If it saves 1 life, it would be priceless

Sully

A divider wont make a difference.. there going over the cliff coming from spar and rarley from the Cove side..

Unless your suggesting putting it on the path?

Minto

They seem to be doing something with the corner. I was out there earlier and it looks as if there is some work being done.

Sully

Removing the ditch and replacing it with a fence. Im just assuming that the fence there at the moment is temp while they build a new and proper one.. We can only hope!

Minto

There is no way in Hell that they are gonna leave those construction fences there permanently. They'll prob leave it as long as possible and maybe til there is another accident (God forbid), but there will be something proper there...eventually).

Sully

Minto wrote: »

There is no way in Hell that they are gonna leave those construction fences there permanently. They'll prob leave it as long as possible and maybe til there is another accident (God forbid), but there will be something proper there...eventually).

Sounds about right...