There are further calls on Donegal County Council to explore all funding avenues with a view towards introducing a new traffic lights system at the Polestar roundabout in Letterkenny.
The area has been subject to major traffic issues, particularly during peak times, resulting in Gardai being deployed on a daily basis to manage the backlog.
It’s thought a traffic lights system would alleviate the problem considerably but the Department of Transport has not yet granted a funding request from the Council.
Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the local authority must keep the pressure on the Government:
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