Newbridge Chat Thread

Damien360

NedNew2 wrote: »

tossy wrote: »

As far as i'm aware none of the lights on the main road via Newbridge work on sensors, they are just on a set sequence so have no ability to adjust.

The Cutlery road should be one way in the opposite direction and access to the white water car park on the cutlery road should have never been granted permission. Same with the entrance to Mcdonalds and tescos - there shouldn't be traffic lights installed to facilitate retail outlets - it's a joke.

The road that runs behind Mcdonalds and Finlays should be made one way, from the town end outwards.

Agreed. Kildare Town was destroyed by adding multiple sets of traffic lights for the benefit of Tesco and I'll bet the same mistake will be made for the development at Magee Barracks.

Kildare town is destroyed not because of the lights but because of the parking on main street. It is vastly better than it was pre-motorway but still gets stuck when a truck and bus meet on main street.

Badly Drunk Boy

tossy wrote: »

The road that runs behind Mcdonalds and Finlays should be made one way, from the town end outwards.

That used to be the main road through the town, years ago.

Here's a map with modern and old maps overlapping. (McLoughlin's garage in the bottom left and (almost) the social welfare office/old Credit Union in the top right).



http://map.geohive.ie/

tossy

Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »

That used to be the main road through the town, years ago.

Here's a map with modern and old maps overlapping. (McLoughlin's garage in the bottom left and (almost) the social welfare office/old Credit Union in the top right).



http://map.geohive.ie/

Thst's asking for a log in..

TheShow

NedNew2 wrote: »

Agreed. Kildare Town was destroyed by adding multiple sets of traffic lights for the benefit of Tesco and I'll bet the same mistake will be made for the development at Magee Barracks.

Most, if not all, of the lights in Kildare town are on sensors. I've never had to wait long. The only issues that cause delays in Kildare are the narrow main street and people parking carelessly or illegally, thus making it difficult for larger vehicles such as buses and trucks to get through.

Cazale

Plans for a new library in Newbridge discussed at KCC meeting. Anybody know anything about it?

WishUWereHere

Magilla Gorilla wrote: »

I think this is wrong for two reasons-
1. So many Irish drivers fail to indicate (or indicate incorrectly) that traffic that could keep moving has to slow down/stop to make sure where the other driver is going.
2. The roundabout at Lidl Naas shows what happens when traffic coming from the minor road (ring road) gets priority over the main road (traffic back to Jigginstown every evening and for large parts of the day).


In my opinion, Newbridge is perfectly laid out for a one-way system- I don't understand why it is not in place.

So right there. I see it almost every time I approach the roundabout outside the college...some ( not all ) people seem to think they have a divine right to drive straight across the roundabout ( coming from the bridge/College) not even bothering to see if there are vehicles turning right from the back road. And all because of lack of indication.

Damien360

I'm amazed there hasn't been a big accident at that roundabout at the college. Coming from tankards garden side is taking a serious risk some days. Cars fly through without slowing down from bridge side.

WishUWereHere

Damien360 wrote: »

I'm amazed there hasn't been a big accident at that roundabout at the college. Coming from tankards garden side is taking a serious risk some days. Cars fly through without slowing down from bridge side.

Wish they would build a 1 foot wall around the 'roundabout' - that would slow everyone down and respect both the roundabout and those who use it.

NedNew2

WishUWereHere wrote: »

Wish they would build a wall around the 'roundabout' - that would slow everyone down and respect both the roundabout and those who use it.

A 100mm kerb would sort that problem quickly.

beertons

NedNew2 wrote: »

A 100mm kerb would sort that problem quickly.

Had to go to the vet in Hawkfield last Thursday, had to stop outside the college as a bus was trying to turn around on the round about. A kerb wouldn't have enabled it to turn around. Make it larger though, so a bus can turn in one go.

WishUWereHere

beertons wrote: »

Had to go to the vet in Hawkfield last Thursday, had to stop outside the college as a bus was trying to turn around on the round about. A kerb wouldn't have enabled it to turn around. Make it larger though, so a bus can turn in one go.

And put rumble strips right at the 3 exits - that will surely slow the speedsters down.

WishUWereHere

I get a newsletter every week from Fiona O'Loughlin. In this week's is the following on the roadworks re the M7.

Quote: I questioned the Taoiseach about the ongoing road works on the M7 during questions on Promised Legislation. I reminded him that the M7 carries 80,000 commuters and motorists every day and is the main artery to Dublin from Cork, Waterford, Limerick travelling through Kildare. Accidents last week left motorists delayed for up to an hour. These delays means more motorists leave the motorway and travel through villages not designed to cater for this volume of traffic. This has resulted in accidents such as the one that occurred in Kill last week.
We need to have an increased level of work during weekends and in the evenings to ensure it is finished by 2020 as promised. end quote.

I thought these roadworks were to be finished in early 2019? Now, it's already 2020? We just had one of the best summers on record and yet saw nobody working evening hours. Crazy stuff

WhatsGoingOn2

WishUWereHere wrote: »

I get a newsletter every week from Fiona O'Loughlin. In this week's is the following on the roadworks re the M7.

Quote: I questioned the Taoiseach about the ongoing road works on the M7 during questions on Promised Legislation. I reminded him that the M7 carries 80,000 commuters and motorists every day and is the main artery to Dublin from Cork, Waterford, Limerick travelling through Kildare. Accidents last week left motorists delayed for up to an hour. These delays means more motorists leave the motorway and travel through villages not designed to cater for this volume of traffic. This has resulted in accidents such as the one that occurred in Kill last week.
We need to have an increased level of work during weekends and in the evenings to ensure it is finished by 2020 as promised. end quote.

I thought these roadworks were to be finished in early 2019? Now, it's already 2020? We just had one of the best summers on record and yet saw nobody working evening hours. Crazy stuff

The 3 lanes will be open in March 2019. This will help stop the current rat runs through Kill and Johnstown (unless there is a crash on M7...) All works, including Sallins bypass and new exits will be finished towards the end of 2019.

WishUWereHere

WhatsGoingOn2 wrote: »

The 3 lanes will be open in March 2019. This will help stop the current rat runs through Kill and Johnstown (unless there is a crash on M7...) All works, including Sallins bypass and new exits will be finished towards the end of 2019.

And your source of this information is? Our local TD says it's 2020, doubt She can have Her facts wrong? And I have no connection with FO'L..not even a FFG supporter.

Cazale

WishUWereHere wrote:

And your source of this information is? Our local TD says it's 2020, doubt She can have Her facts wrong? And I have no connection with FO'L..not even a FFG supporter.

The lane widening is due to complete in March of 2019. The rest is by early 2020.

WhatsGoingOn2

WishUWereHere wrote: »

And your source of this information is? Our local TD says it's 2020, doubt She can have Her facts wrong? And I have no connection with FO'L..not even a FFG supporter.

Your local TD is wrong.

WishUWereHere

WhatsGoingOn2 wrote: »

The 3 lanes will be open in March 2019. This will help stop the current rat runs through Kill and Johnstown (unless there is a crash on M7...) All works, including Sallins bypass and new exits will be finished towards the end of 2019.

Hope You are right - been one arduous journey almost every evening coming home. When You say the 3 lanes will be open in March 2019, from where to where? Surely not all the way down to the M9? Would be great if it was though!

Cazale

WishUWereHere wrote:

Hope You are right - been one arduous journey almost every evening coming home. When You say the 3 lanes will be open in March 2019, from where to where? Surely not all the way down to the M9? Would be great if it was though!

Yeah all three lanes will be open from junction 8 to 11. I read that the works from junction 10 to 11 aren't as complicated as junctions 8-10.

Graniteville

WishUWereHere wrote: »

I get a newsletter every week from Fiona O'Loughlin. In this week's is the following on the roadworks re the M7.

Quote: I questioned the Taoiseach about the ongoing road works on the M7 during questions on Promised Legislation. I reminded him that the M7 carries 80,000 commuters and motorists every day and is the main artery to Dublin from Cork, Waterford, Limerick travelling through Kildare. Accidents last week left motorists delayed for up to an hour. These delays means more motorists leave the motorway and travel through villages not designed to cater for this volume of traffic. This has resulted in accidents such as the one that occurred in Kill last week.
We need to have an increased level of work during weekends and in the evenings to ensure it is finished by 2020 as promised. end quote.

I thought these roadworks were to be finished in early 2019? Now, it's already 2020? We just had one of the best summers on record and yet saw nobody working evening hours. Crazy stuff

The entire project will be fully completed by early 2020.

This includes the new junction 9a, the replaced junction 10, the sallins bypass and all the landscaping works. The 3 lane mainline motorway will be completed and open by end of March 2019.

Remember politicians are publicity seekers. Read little into what they write as the primary aim is publicity.

GavMan

It's a PPP so there will be a big penalty to pay if delivery is not met. Conversely, big bonuses if they get it done ahead of schedule

Cazale

Anywhere in the Newbridge or Naas area that change car bulbs? Usually do it myself but can't get my hand in to get the bulb out. Tried Halfords but the assistant in there thought Citroen was spelt with an S so never bothered with them.

LisaLee

Cazale wrote: »

Anywhere in the Newbridge or Naas area that change car bulbs? Usually do it myself but can't get my hand in to get the bulb out. Tried Halfords but the assistant in there thought Citroen was spelt with an S so never bothered with them.

I usually pop into Carparts on the Athgarvan Road in Newbridge. I’ve found them good to deal with.

richiek83

Cllr Fiona McLoughlin Healy has shared some images of the councils submission to the Govts Urban Regeneration Fund which was recently opened for submissions. Council propose new library HQ, public realm enhancements to create a Cultural and Civic Quarter in Newbridge. First link has details on the submission, the second link is her Facebook post where she shared images from last Feb and the initial concepts from the NTA to the Newbridge Traffic Mgmt Plan. See post from today.

http://fmcloughlinhealy.ie/cultural-civic-quarter-newbridge/?fbclid=IwAR1nj-U-rezU8J0UEF8T26tz_W3MUKaKGSKNBPHWXM-lOHohtK0ME6WsZTU

https://www.facebook.com/FionaMcloughlinHealy/

Damien360

richiek83 wrote: »

Cllr Fiona McLoughlin Healy has shared some images of the councils submission to the Govts Urban Regeneration Fund which was recently opened for submissions. Council propose new library HQ, public realm enhancements to create a Cultural and Civic Quarter in Newbridge. First link has details on the submission, the second link is her Facebook post where she shared images from last Feb and the initial concepts from the NTA to the Newbridge Traffic Mgmt Plan. See post from today.

http://fmcloughlinhealy.ie/cultural-civic-quarter-newbridge/?fbclid=IwAR1nj-U-rezU8J0UEF8T26tz_W3MUKaKGSKNBPHWXM-lOHohtK0ME6WsZTU

https://www.facebook.com/FionaMcloughlinHealy/

The Facebook post works. New building where Court House was. George's street redevelopment, library upgrade, no through traffic on main Street. Looks like Town centre carpark is going. Redevelopment of conleths park is odd. Is the Gaa moving or not ? Seem to have sold part of carpark to private development. Very wishy washy if I'm honest. Traffic plan is a mess. Relying on new road linking out towards Toghors but that just links with already full Athgarvan road.

richiek83

Damien360 wrote: »

richiek83 wrote: »

Cllr Fiona McLoughlin Healy has shared some images of the councils submission to the Govts Urban Regeneration Fund which was recently opened for submissions. Council propose new library HQ, public realm enhancements to create a Cultural and Civic Quarter in Newbridge. First link has details on the submission, the second link is her Facebook post where she shared images from last Feb and the initial concepts from the NTA to the Newbridge Traffic Mgmt Plan. See post from today.

http://fmcloughlinhealy.ie/cultural-civic-quarter-newbridge/?fbclid=IwAR1nj-U-rezU8J0UEF8T26tz_W3MUKaKGSKNBPHWXM-lOHohtK0ME6WsZTU

https://www.facebook.com/FionaMcloughlinHealy/

The Facebook post works. New building where Court House was. George's street redevelopment, library upgrade, no through traffic on main Street. Looks like Town centre carpark is going. Redevelopment of conleths park is odd. Is the Gaa moving or not ? Seem to have sold part of carpark to private development. Very wishy washy if I'm honest. Traffic plan is a mess. Relying on new road linking out towards Toghors but that just links with already full Athgarvan road.

GAA are redeveloping Conleths Park on existing site with brand new main stand and concourse on stadium grounds. This has full planning permission.
Carpark is not sold, its currently council owned but they propose public realm enhancements to it with creation of a public square with development on the perimeter of the car park surrounding the proposed square, car park would prob be no more under this plan. Main Street appears to be public transport priority under initial concepts by NTA.
NTA expected to come back soon with more concrete proposals but indications are that it will be a multi million euro investment in Newbridge.

richiek83

Damien360 wrote: »

richiek83 wrote: »

Cllr Fiona McLoughlin Healy has shared some images of the councils submission to the Govts Urban Regeneration Fund which was recently opened for submissions. Council propose new library HQ, public realm enhancements to create a Cultural and Civic Quarter in Newbridge. First link has details on the submission, the second link is her Facebook post where she shared images from last Feb and the initial concepts from the NTA to the Newbridge Traffic Mgmt Plan. See post from today.

http://fmcloughlinhealy.ie/cultural-civic-quarter-newbridge/?fbclid=IwAR1nj-U-rezU8J0UEF8T26tz_W3MUKaKGSKNBPHWXM-lOHohtK0ME6WsZTU

https://www.facebook.com/FionaMcloughlinHealy/

The Facebook post works. New building where Court House was. George's street redevelopment, library upgrade, no through traffic on main Street. Looks like Town centre carpark is going. Redevelopment of conleths park is odd. Is the Gaa moving or not ? Seem to have sold part of carpark to private development. Very wishy washy if I'm honest. Traffic plan is a mess. Relying on new road linking out towards Toghors but that just links with already full Athgarvan road.

GAA are redeveloping Conleths Park on existing site with brand new main stand and concourse on stadium grounds. This has full planning permission.
Carpark is not sold, its currently council owned but they propose public realm enhancements to it with creation of a public square with development on the perimeter of the car park surrounding the proposed square, car park would prob be no more under this plan. Main Street appears to be public transport priority under initial concepts by NTA.
NTA expected to come back soon with more concrete proposals but indications are that it will be a multi million euro investment in Newbridge.

GavMan

Looks to be pretty fluffy stuff to be honest

Cazale

Planning permission refused for a gym in the industrial units opposite Lidl. Would love a proper gym to open up in the area.

TheShow

Cazale wrote: »

Planning permission refused for a gym in the industrial units opposite Lidl. Would love a proper gym to open up in the area.

There are plenty of gyms in Newbridge, although not sure why a further one would be declined. Traffic around there is brutal, maybe that's the reason behind it.

Ken.

I thought it was to go around the side of Bradshaw's. Between them and Cox's.

richiek83

Ardstone Homes given permission by ABP for 343 homes in on Athgarvan Road in Newbridge with conditions.

https://www.kilbelinplanning.ie/

Case files not yet uploaded so not sure what conditions are yet.

tommyboy26

richiek83 wrote: »

Ardstone Homes given permission by ABP for 343 homes in on Athgarvan Road in Newbridge with conditions.

https://www.kilbelinplanning.ie/

Case files not yet uploaded so not sure what conditions are yet.

where is that site going to be on that road

Cazale

tommyboy26 wrote:

where is that site going to be on that road

At the Liffey Hall traffic lights. The new bypass will go through there and come out via the new lidl distribution centre and onto the Newbridge to Naas dual carriageway.

tommyboy26

Cazale wrote: »

At the Liffey Hall traffic lights. The new bypass will go through there and come out via the new lidl distribution centre and onto the Newbridge to Naas dual carriageway.

that would be great to have that road open the town has become crazy lately

Cazale

Cazale wrote:

Domino's Pizza will be opening soon opposite SuperValu too!

Work going on now beside Costa for this and they are advertising for staff too.

Cazale

An application has been made to ABP for 145 houses and 35 apartments in Ballymany beside the Horseracing Ireland headquarters.

WishUWereHere

Cazale wrote: »

An application has been made to ABP for 145 houses and 35 apartments in Ballymany beside the Horseracing Ireland headquarters.

That road into the Town Centre is already a total disaster............and now they want more houses?? I'm not aware if the 'proposed' ring road goes to that side of Town!

On traffic I saw during the past week, the traffic queue from the Liffey bridge was back down to the roundabout at Roseberry before 08h00. The Town is surely becoming gridlocked.

Ken.

I came in to town from the Curragh today about 3 and traffic was backed up to the gates of Ballymany stud.On a Sunday. A heap of houses would make that place a disaster.

Damien360

Putinbot wrote: »

I came in to town from the Curragh today about 3 and traffic was backed up to the gates of Ballymany stud.On a Sunday. A heap of houses would make that place a disaster.

Was that not the aftermath of the Moorefield match. It was backed up to there just after 12 today. Town was jammed with cars all day after that.

Ken.

Damien360 wrote: »

Was that not the aftermath of the Moorefield match. It was backed up to there just after 12 today. Town was jammed with cars all day after that.

Forgot about that. But even still. On a Saturday from 1 till 5 its like that getting in to town.

WishUWereHere

Watch out everyone!

https://www.kildarenow.com/news/reduced-speed-limit-50kmhr-naas-newbridge-road-imposed-next-week/257406

Cazale

WishUWereHere wrote:

Watch out everyone!

This is my way of avoiding some of the m7 in the morning. Looks like I'm destined to be stuck in roadworks for the winter!

ando

WishUWereHere wrote: »

Watch out everyone!

https://www.kildarenow.com/news/reduced-speed-limit-50kmhr-naas-newbridge-road-imposed-next-week/257406

50kph!!! Wow that will cause a lot of agro when someone is legitimately obeying the limit. We all know how well the 60kph limit on the motorway has worked out

TheShow

WishUWereHere wrote: »

Watch out everyone!

https://www.kildarenow.com/news/reduced-speed-limit-50kmhr-naas-newbridge-road-imposed-next-week/257406

wonder from what points the limit will be imposed.

GavMan

TheShow wrote: »

wonder from what points the limit will be imposed.

You'd imagine from where they are working on the start of the new road down as far as Pfizer roundabout perhaps. Or maybe just past the site entrance to the back of Pfizer.

tommyboy26

how long will those road works be going for?

Ken.

tommyboy26 wrote: »

how long will those road works be going for?

It says in the article "reduction is for the length of the works or one year, whichever comes first. Garda,fire brigade and ambulance are exempt"

Graniteville

Special Limit is only for a small section where the new roundabout is going. I'm guessing about 400 metres or so. Considering that traffic backs up to there many evenings, there'll be little disruption to motorists.

tommyboy26

anyone know what happened down by the college. i seen the trees at the entrance all wrapped with garda tape and a guard standing there watching the place

LostinKildare

tommyboy26 wrote: »

anyone know what happened down by the college. i seen the trees at the entrance all wrapped with garda tape and a guard standing there watching the place

Sadly, body of man found in the Liffey. Not yet unidentified.

https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/348245/update-body-found-in-liffey-at-newbridge-college.html