Former Clare Mayor Calls For Urgent Futureproofing Works At Busy Railway Bridge

A former Mayor of Clare is calling for urgent infrastructure upgrades to futureproof a bridge in the South-East of the County. A truck collided with the Poulawilly Bridge on the main Sixmilebridge to Cratloe Road earlier this week, causing significant traffic disruption and the temporary suspension of the train service between Ennis & Limerick Colbert. Poulawilly is the middle of three railway bridges along the R462 and remains the only crossing point on the route yet to undergo essential reinforcement or heightening works. Sixmilebridge based Independent Councillor , PJ Ryan says Poulawilly poses a serious safety risk in its current state.