Calls have been made for a major review of road safety from the Collon junction with the old R132 on the outskirts of Dunleer right down to the garda station in the town.
The road continues to be busy with traffic - especially heavy goods vehicles - and there is a fear that a tragedy could be on the horizon as a result.
With both the Woodlands and School Lane exits on the stretch of road, and badly impacted by partial vision of approaching vehicles, it's felt that rumble strips or speed ramps are now needed.
Local resident Tommy McCabe says he comes across close shaves all the time and something will happen. 'We can't be lucky all the time,' he said.