More on the N11

On Saturday night I was witness to the after effects of a bad accident at the Enniskerry exchange on the northbound N11. I was stunned on Sunday morning when I didn't hear that there had been fatalities in that one. There were 8 or 9 ambulances as well as fire trucks and a number of police cars.

The N11 - north and south - is a mess from Bray South to Fassaroe. The interchanges are too dangerous. And, I have no statistics to support this, but it does seem like traffic is a lot heavier since the M50 opened. The connection to the Enniskerry road going north and the connection to Herbert Road heading south will have to be closed someday soon.

Shopping locally

I can't imagine ever going to Smyths in Bray again. That big, new store in Carrickmines is just as close to me in time and it has a nice, big, FREE parking lot. And, I can indulge my weakness for computer supplies at PC World.

The new Woodies in Bray is another matter entirely. I'm not a huge fan of Woodies as it is, but I don't know what they were thinking when they designed their parking lot. There isn't enough room between the rows of parked cars. There will be many minor accidents with people backing into the car behind them. Fortunately, I doubt it will ever be packed there, but if it is it'll be a mess.