'Committment' by TII to provide Park and ride facility on N3

Deputy Brendan Smith confirmed the development this week.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has committed to develop a Bus Stop/Park and Ride strategy for the N3.

Local Fianna Fáil TD, Brendan Smith, has welcomed the news.

There have long since been calls for a park and ride facility at Whitegate Cross where many people park their cars to commute to work. Road safety concerns have been highlighted there repeatedly, as well as a number of protests staged.

This pledge by TII follows road safety inspection analysis in co-ordination with Cavan County Council and Meath County Council.

This strategy will include a number of park and ride facilities at bus stops along the N3, as well as a park and ride or share facility at an adjacent section of the N3 just over the border in Co Meath.

“I have also asked TII and the County Council to implement interim measures pending longer term solutions coinciding with the Virginia bypass. This is essential to improve road safety on that route,” Deputy Smith told the Celt this week.