SAFETY upgrade works have got underway on the Derrylin Road, following renewed calls for urgent attention to the busy route. Earlier this month Michal Lisiecki (42) and Adam Telus (25) died following a crash between a Ford Kuga and a bus on the road. While invsetigations are continuing and the cause of that collision is not […]
Fermanagh motorists warned of new southern speed limits
FERMANAGH motorists have been reminded to be mindful of the new speed limits on roads south of the border, with major changes coming into effect last week. From Friday, February 7, the default speed limit on roads in rural areas in the South has been reduced from 80kmph to 60kmph, which applies where you see the […]
Long-awaited two year MOT plan launched
MOTORISTS across Fermanagh are being urged to have their say on a proposal to change the yearly MOT requirement to two years for some vehicles. The Department of Infrastructure has launched a consultation to seek the views of the public on changing the frequency of vehicle testing from an annual to biennial for some, as […]
Business anger at Enniskillen car park price hike
The move, which was decided by the Fermanagh and Omagh Council without consulting businesses, has been branded ‘a blow for the town centre’.
Warning over rampaging deer in Fermanagh
LOCAL motorists are urged to be vigilant after a number of drivers on the Derrygonnelly Road have had a lucky escape after they discovered deer running out onto the public road late at night. Drivers have taken to social media to alert others of the dangers that the deer can pose, with some motorists almost […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
CAUTION: Fermanagh road ‘impassable’ due to ice
FERMANAGH motorists have been urged to take extra caution on the roads after a popular route was deemed “impassable” due to the icy road conditions. “Road users are advised to avoid the Old Coach Road in Bellanaleck as it is impassable due to icy conditions,” a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said. The dangers […]
Concerns expressed on Fermanagh’s long and winding road
IT’S ONE of the busiest roads in the county, but like many of the county’s other main thoroughfares, there are persistent concerns about the condition of the Newbridge Road. Local motorists have been worried about the safety of the road, which is the main route from Lisnaskea to Derrylin, for a long time, with a rough […]
Fermanagh drivers waiting over 61 days for MOTs
FERMANAGH motorists are waiting for up to 61 days to book an MOT appointed as new figures reveal that the Enniskillen test centre has the fourth longest waiting list in the North. It comes after it was revealed that waiting lists for MOTs at the 15 Drive and Vehicle and Agency test centres in the North […]
Fermanagh motorists warned of delays from tomorrow
Traffic management will be in place on the road along the Fermanagh border will be in place for the next three weeks.