‘Unacceptable risk’ for North Louth Residents Along N53 With No Footpath - 17/09/2026
Pedestrians and cyclists are being put at an “unacceptable risk” along the N53 at Newtownbalregan, according to Dundalk councillor Sean Kelly.The stretch of road, between the M1 Junction 17 interchange and the cul-de-sac at Newtownbalregan, has no footpath or hard shoulder, meaning residents are forced to walk or cycle alongside what is an increasingly busy national road.Councillor Kelly says the issue has been a serious and ongoing concern for local residents for years, particularly for children, older people and those accessing nearby homes and amenities.He is calling for Louth County…
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