Two Co Kildare roads to close to facilitate the laying of water mains

By Kim O'Leary

Kildare County Council has confirmed that two roads will close next week to facilitate necessary water works which includes the laying of new water mains.

Kildare County Council on behalf of Irish Water gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993, that it will close the following road:Lourdesville Road at its junction with Chapel Hill (L-70141) and Station Road (R415).

The Lourdesville Road will close from Monday 16 July 2018 to Friday 27 July 2018.The closure is required to facilitate the laying of a new watermain along Lourdesville Road.

Alternative Routes

 Traffic will be diverted via Chapel Lane (L-70141), Shraud Road (R401) and Station Road (R415).

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

Meanwhile, The L-70141 at its junction with The Old Green Road (L-70154) and its junction with Lourdesville will also be closed from Monday 23 July 2018 to Friday 3 August 2018.

The closure is required to facilitate the laying of a new watermain along this section of road, L70141.

Traffic will be diverted via Shraud Road (R401), Station Road (R415)  Lourdesville and vice-versa.

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