Temporary Closing of Roads
Notice of Intention
Roads Act, 1993
Roads Regulations, 1994
Kildare County Council, on behalf of TriAthy triathlon, gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it intends to close the following road on Saturday, 31 May 2025.
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No. |
Road to be Closed |
From (Junction with) |
To (Junction with) |
Duration of Closure(At any one time) |
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1 |
Athy Distributor Road (Section of N78) |
R418 Junction (Roundabout) |
Fortbarrington Road Junction |
07:15hrs to 16:00hrs |
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Alternative Routes: Traffic travelling East on the N78 will be diverted at Fortbarrington Road Junction to the R428, then onward to the L4015 through Athy Town Centre, onto the R428, before re-joining the N78 East of Athy. Traffic travelling West on the N78 will be diverted at the R418 Junction (Roundabout) to the L4015 (through Athy Town Centre), then onward to the R428 before re-joining the N78 West of Athy. |
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No. |
Road to be Closed |
From (Junction with) |
To (Junction with) |
Duration of Closure (At any one time) |
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2 |
R417 |
L4015 Junction (Emily Square, Athy) |
L4009 Junction (Maganey Crossroads) |
07:15hrs to 16:00hrs |
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Alternative Routes: Traffic travelling North on the R417 will be diverted at Maganey Crossroads. Diversions will be via the L4009 into Castledermot, followed by the R448 to Timolin, followed by the R747 to Mullaghmast (over M9/Junction 3 bridge) and the N78 to Athy. Traffic travelling South on the R417 will be diverted onto the N78 to Mullaghmast (over M9/Junction 3 bridge), onwards onto the R747 at Timolin, followed by the R448 into Castledermot and the L4009 to Maganey Crossroads. |
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No. |
Road to be Closed |
From (Junction with) |
To (Junction with) |
Duration of Closure( at any one time) |
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3 |
L8084 |
Levitsown |
Kilkea |
07:30hrs to 15:00hrs |
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R418 |
Kilkea (L8084 Jn.) |
Castledermot |
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L8086
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R418 (Sill’s Cross) |
Castleroe West Crossroads |
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L8087 |
Castleroe West Crossroads |
Beaconstown Cross |
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Alternative Routes: Traffic travelling North from Castledermot to Athy will be diverted at The Square, Castledermot. Diversions will be via Hobartstown (on the R448) and run to Kilkea where traffic may rejoin the R418 Athy/Castledermot Road to Athy. Traffic travelling South from Athy to Castledermot will be diverted at Kilkea towards Hobartstown (on the R448) and then southward to Castledermot. |
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Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained.
Any objections/observations should be lodged in writing to the A/Senior Executive Officer, Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces, at the address below or directly on the consultation portal at https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 12 May 2025.
