A local councillor says a reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents.
Sean Moylan says the reclassification of a bypassed section of the road near Frenchpark is a 'backwards step'.
The Fianna Fáil representative raised the issue at a recent meeting of Boyle Muncipal District.
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It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.
Cllr Moylan says the speed limit is now 60 km per hour on this stretch:
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He says it will lead to enforcement issues when it comes to speeding:
