Traffic delays anticipated with two road closures planned

Two roads in Co Kildare will be closed for some time with traffic delays anticipated.

Sherlockstown Railway Bridge OBC35, Sallins (Local road number L6012) from Wednesday, 27 April at 8 a.m. until Thursday, 5 May at 8p.m.

The closure is required to facilitate the renewal of an over-bridge OBC35 on the Dublin/Cork Line north of Sallins Train Station.

Motorists coming from Sallins are advised to follow the L6011 to Sherlockstown Cross Roads and turn right onto the L2010.

From Painstown,  they are advised to follow the L2010 to Sherlockstown Cross Roads. Turn left onto the L6011.

Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the council and An Garda Síochána. Local and emergency access will be allowed at all times.

Meanwhile, the R428 Courtown East and West from its junction with the N78 at Athy to its junction with the N80 at Stradbally will also be closed.

It is planned to close this road from 4 a.m. Monday, 25 April until 11 p.m. Friday, 29 April.

The closure is required to facilitate the construction of a cattle underpass.

Motorists are advised to take an alternative route. Traffic from Athy will be diverted south on the N78. Turn right onto N80 and continue to Stradbally.

Traffic from Stradbally will be diverted south on N80. Turn left onto N78 and continue to Athy.

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