Over 10,000 ‘defects’ on local roads, many of them potholes
Wheely bad… fears pothole problems are set to deepen
ONE OF the biggest challenges facing the new Assembly will be filling in the many, many potholes across Fermanagh. Exactly ten years ago this week the Herald ran a six-page pothole special, highlighting surface problems around the county. The spread is shocking to us today in that the potholes it featured no longer seem that […]
Roads agency blames weather for delays
THE roadworks in Lisnaskea which has resulted in diversions for motorists over the summer months have been extended for two weeks due to ‘adverse weather conditions.’ Motorists in east Fermanagh have been experiencing major traffic disruption due to the closure of the main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road for the past four months. The work was expected to be completed at […]
More roadworks to cause delays
THE main Fivemiletown to Clogher road is set to benefit from a £370,000 resurfacing scheme. A major resurfacing scheme has commenced on the A4 Ballagh Road at Kiltermon on the undertaking climbing lane. This investment aims to improve the strength and surface quality of this busy road and address ongoing maintenance problems. Road markings at […]
MOT centre extends weekend hours to deal with backlog
…but motorists warned that delays can affect their insurance
On the road to no where… are we stuck with gridlock?
Traffic in Enniskillen continues to be a topic of much debate, with drivers now familiar with sitting in lengthy queues as a frequent part of their daily commute. One motorist spoke of taking an hour to go from one side of Enniskillen to the other. Another spoke of sitting in traffic for almost 15 minutes […]
‘We’ll take to the streets over potholes ‘epidemic’
A STAGGERING 2,300 road surface “defects” have been reported in Fermanagh since the start of the year, yet only 951 have been repaired. The Department of Infrastructure confirmed the figures to the Herald after a local councillor vowed the people of the county would take to the streets if nothing was done to address the […]
Repairs to main Derrylin road ‘depend on funding’
THE ROADS agency says safety improvements to the main Enniskillen to Derrylin roads depend on funding being made available. Meanwhile, more concerns have been raised about the safety of the road, especially for pedestrians and cyclists using what is one of the busiest routes in the county. In particular, the Derryhawlaght hill at Macken has […]
Roadworks at busy town junction to finish this Sunday
Postponed works will now take place this Sunday, March 25th.
Residents’ fears as parts of Cornagarde left ungritted
28% of the total road network, which carries around 80% of traffic, is salted.