Cllr Brian Dooley said the number of HGVs passing through the town is ridiculous.
A ban or restriction is expected to be implemented soon to stop 5+ axle Heavy Goods vehicles (HGVs) entering Athy town centre.
Cllr Brian Dooley said the number of HGVs passing through the town is ridiculous.
Speaking on Kildare Today, he said the ban will not include HGVs delivering goods to local businesses.
Others will be asked to use the Southern Distributor road.

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