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The new CBS Kilkenny school site
Buying books, school bags and checking the school bus timetables are just some of the many thoughts crossing parents minds in Kilkenny City and County this week as local children gradually return to the classroom.
In the city, much of the summer season has been dominated by politicians and members of the public alike pondering as to whether driver frustration and/or student safety may become prevalent problems on the Dunningstown, Granges and Freshford Road areas due to the expected heavy volumes of traffic as the new CBS Kilkenny school opens its doors (Christian Brothers College).
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Earlier this summer, Fine Gael representative, Cllr David FitzGerald conceded he is fearful of what the traffic congestion may be like on the Dunningstown Road and environs.
Cllr FitzGerald claimed he was 'genuinely concerned we'll see people get frustrated', adding, "This could be as controversial a scheme we've seen in the city for some time."
The comments followed a presentation by Senior Roads Engineer with Kilkenny County Council, at a sitting of the Kilkenny City Municipal District.
Meanwhile, Kilkenny Live/Kilkenny People readers in print and online shared similar sentiments.
"I'm dreading it when school is back. Bus route from Loughboy is zero traffic will be mayhem I wouldn't even like my son cycling over there from Loughboy roads be way too busy and dangerous," one reader said.
Another added: "They don't have to sit in there cars for 30 minutes to try get out of the Butts."
Kilkenny Live understands the situation will be monitored.
As it stands, there will be an approximate 1km link road from the Freshford Road to the new CBS School, with improvements to the road including a signalised junction at the link road crossing also set to be completed before the new academic year.
Furthermore, Lousybush Lane will offer students a pedestrianised access road to the school but those works won't be completed in time for the new academic year with the project currently at the tendering stage.
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