COUNCIL engineers are set to carry out an assessment regarding the ‘stop’ sign at the bottom of the hill at Glenmaquin crossroads, , following representations by Cllr Donal Coyle.
While a new stop sign was erected a number of weeks ago, he questioned its positioning on the pole and noted that at certain times a visor is needed to shield the sun from the eyes of motorists approaching the sign.
At the April meeting of Letterkenny-Milord Municipal District Council, he disclosed that there was an accident at this location recently where, he claimed, the stop sign had not been seen.
Mayor of the MD, Cllr Ciaran Brogan seconded his motion.
In an official response, Senior Executive Engineer (Roads), David McIlwaine, said an assessment will be carried out and modifications made, if necessary. He also suggested that they might look at the placement of an ‘advance stop sign’ as well.