Enhancement of Drumsna village would tie in with new walkway
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A proposal was made that Leitrim County Council would play its part by enhancing the village of Drumsna to tie it in with the proposed new footpath link between it and Jamestown.
Cllr Enda Stenson described it as great news for tourism in the area with Roscommon County Council having secured funding for a walkway joining the villages of Drumsna and Jamestown.
At the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting, he proposed that to further enhance the area, the Council would apply for grand aid to resurface the road from Belmont to Drumsna bridge that would connect with the work that s going to be done between Jamestown and Drumsna.
MnDOT: Be attentive of road construction amid fishing opener Minnesota Department of Transportation warns folks of road construction ahead of fishing opener. (Source: KEYC) By Meghan Grey | May 14, 2021 at 2:15 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 2:15 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - This weekendâs fishing opener will bring more locals on the roads, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging anglers to plan ahead and watch for highway work zones on the way to their favorite fishing spots.
With more than 200 road and bridge projects underway this construction season, motorists may encounter lane closures and detours. Highway projects that may affect weekend travel include construction on Highway 14 and Riverfront Drive in Mankato, Highway 60 Madison Lake to Elysian, and Highway 99 in Le Center.
The Corps of Engineers are accepting public comment until May 26. In addition, “any person may request a public hearing,” which must be submitted in writing to the District Engineer within the 30-day comment period, and provide specific reasons for requesting the hearing, according to the notice.
Comments will be used to evaluate the impact of the proposed activity, and “to determine whether to issue, modify, condition, or deny, a permit for this proposal,” according to the Army Corps, and “a permit will be granted unless its issuance is found to be contrary to the public interest.”
The Bebop is being financed by hedge fund manager William Perkins III, founder of Brisa Max Holdings VI LLC, who moved to the territory in 2013 and proposed the floating bar under the business name “Cowgirl Bebop LLLP.”
Exposed roadside drains in Carrick-on-Shannon need to be addressed says councillor
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Concerns were expressed at last Monday s meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District about the roadside drainage on the Leitrim Road out of Carrick-on-Shannon near the Lis Cara entrance and the poor fencing in that area.
Cllr Finola Armstrong-McGuire said the drains are open and poorly fenced and vary from shallow to deep. She said the area is heavily populated with small children, people are concerned, and attention is needed as a matter of priority.
Cllrs Enda Stenson, Paddy Farrell and Des Guckian all supported the motion.
Darragh O Boyle, District Engineer, said the there is going to be development on the other side of the road (Department of Health development) which will involve traffic islands and footpath construction which will link into the existing footpaths in the Lis Cara area.
Mohill town to be linked to rowing facility and caravan park by footpath
News welcomed at Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting
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There was more positive news for the town of Mohill when it was announced that funding has been secured for a footpath to link the rowing facility and camping site with the town.
The news came last Monday at the monthly meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District when Cllr Enda Stenson calling for funding to be secured to connect the town from the existing footpath out to the international rowing facility at Lough Rinn.
Cllr Stenson said he was delighted with the recent funding secured for Mohill public realm works but he believed that to properly enhance Mohill funding was needed for a proper, fully lit-up walkway to be put in place.