Warning that storm-ravaged Louth coastal road still ‘unsafe’ for motorists, walkers and swimmers
A busy coastal road in Salterstown remains “unsafe” despite storm‑damaged sections being closed off by Louth County Council, councillors heard this week.
At the March meeting of Louth County Council, Cllr Pearse McGeough highlighted the extent of the damage along the L2618, saying that although bollards had been installed to “highlight the problem”, the coastline in the area remained severely impacted.
Cllr McGeough said he visited the road recently and found it “undermined”, with erosion now compromising safety for motorists, walkers and swimmers.
“It is not safe for the many users of this road,” he said. “It is an area widely used by people from across the county for sea swimming.”
The councillor pressed officials for a timeline on remedial works, adding: “The sooner this road is made safe for all users the better.”
Responding, Director of Services David Hanratty acknowledged that while repairs had not yet been completed “to the correct standard”, the council had fenced off the affected sections and that the road remained passable “where possible”.
Mr Hanratty confirmed that the council had submitted an application to Government for “substantial funding” to address storm‑damaged areas across the county.
The Salterstown Road, he added, is among the priority locations the local authority intends to repair if the funding bid is successful.