Series of road works and closures continuing for Co Kildare this week

By Kim O'Leary

There will be a number of road closures and road works continuing to be carried out around Co Kildare this week, with motorists advised to exercise caution.

According to Kildare County Council, a section of road in Ballycaghan in Maynooth commencing from this morning (Monday 21st May, 2018), is closed from Ballycannon Junction to Grange Junction, with the works to take place from 8am to 6pm daily until Tuesday.

Diversions will be in place in the area during the course of the works.

Emergency access will be maintained as far as practically possible. Motorists are being urged to exercise extreme caution when in the area during the works.

Meanwhile, essential roadworks on the L8026 and L8027 between Ballitore and Burtown Little are expected to be completed by Tuesday 22nd May 2018.

Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works but delays are expected to be minor. Local access will be accommodated and motorists are urged to remain cautious when in the area.

There will also be a temporary road closure at L6042 from Beggars End Croassroads to Ballymore Eustace at the Walshestown town land from Thursday 17 May until Wednesday 23 May.

The temporary road closure is to facilitate essential maintenance to a bridge deck. A signed detour will be in place via Watch House Crossroads for the duration of the works.

Meanwhile, there will be road works as part of the overlaying of Dysart Road from Dunfierth Junction to Knockanally junction in Maynooth. Diversion in place. Traffic management is in place between 9am-5pm, with delays to be expected.