Drivers notified about two upcoming road closures in this Kildare region

Two road closures are due to take place in Athy soon.

Commenting on the first upcoming closure, Kildare County Council (KCC) said that it gives notice on behalf of Cairn Homes in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it will close the Fortbarrington Road on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

This temporary closure is being enacted in order to facilitate the placing of tar.

KCC explained that the Fortbarrington Road will be closed from the Fortbarrington Road – Distributor Road Junction to the Fortbarrington Road – Avondale Drive for a total of one week.

"Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána," KCC added. "Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained."

Commenting on the second upcoming closure, KCC, on behalf of GMC Utilities Group / Uisce Eireann, said that it gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it intends to close the Green Alley on Monday, May 12, 2025 and Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

This temporary closure is being enacted in order to facilitate a CDS new drinking water connection.

KCC explained that Green Alley will be closed from Duke Street to the Canal Side from 8am until 11pm on both days.

Outlining an alternative route that can be accessed during the course of these works, KCC said: "Local access will be maintained at Canal Side Junction with Green Alley.

"Diversion route will be along Duke Street turning left into Canal Side following the road until Convent Lane getting access into Duke Street again.

"Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána.

"Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained."

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