{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6aabafbb4cef87591d784402?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Unacceptable risk’ for North Louth Residents Along N53 With No Footpath - 17/09/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1789633902058-03479b69-5589-4568-a42b-9269ba72a016.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Pedestrians and cyclists are being put at an “unacceptable risk” along the N53 at Newtownbalregan, according to Dundalk councillor Sean Kelly.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>He is calling for Louth County Council to arrange an on-site meeting with the National Transport Authority to assess the situation and look at what can be done to provide a safe pedestrian route.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Kelly joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}