Temporary Closing of Roads
Notice of Intention
Roads Act, 1993
Roads Regulations, 1994
Kildare County Council, on behalf of Egis Lagan Services, 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 Wednesday, 09 April 2025 to Friday, 02 May 2025 to facilitate road upgrade works.
No. |
Road to be Closed |
From (Junction with) |
To (Junction with) |
Duration of Closure (at any one time) |
|
1 |
M7 eastbound from Junction 14 (Monasterevin) to Junction 13 (Kildare Town) |
M7 Junction 14 (Monasterevin) |
M7 Junction 13 (Kildare Town) |
Wednesday, 09 April to Friday, 11 April 2025 19:00 hrs - 05:00 hrs. Monday, 14 April to Friday, 18 April 2025 19:00 hrs - 05:00 hrs. |
|
2 |
Link road between Junction 14 interchange and the R445 (traffic from Junction 14 interchange) |
The R445 turn off to M7 Junction 14 intersection |
M7 Junction 14 intersection -eastbound roundabout |
Thursday, 24 April to Friday, 25 April 2025 19:00 hrs -05:00 hrs. Thursday, 01 May to Friday, 02 May 2025 19:00 hrs - 05:00 hrs. |
|
3 |
Link road between the R445 and Junction 14 interchange (traffic from the R445) |
M7 Junction 14 intersection - eastbound roundabout |
T junction with the R445 from Junction 14 intersection |
Thursday, 24 April to Friday, 25 April 2025 19:00 hrs - 05:00 hrs. Thursday, 01 May to Friday, 02 May 2025 19:00 hrs - 05:00 hrs. |
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Alternative Routes: 1. Divert at Junction 14 using the off slip eastbound. At the roundabout take the first exit and proceed to the T junction with the R445, then turning right. Continue for 6.5km to Kildare Town and on to the T junction with the R415 sign posted M7 and R415. Turn right onto the R415. Proceed onto the second roundabout, taking the first exit to rejoin the M7 eastbound. 2. Use Junction 14 on slip eastbound to join the M7. Continue for 6km before exiting at Junction 13 using the off slip eastbound. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the R415. Proceed to the T junction, turning left onto the R445. Continue for approx. 6.5km to Monasterevin. 3. Continue on the R445 for 6.5km to Kildare Town. At the T junction with the R415 sign posted M7 and R415, turn right onto the R415. Proceed straight through the first two roundabouts, taking the second exit off each roundabout. At the third roundabout, take the second exit from the roundabout onto the westbound on slip and join the M7 westbound. Continue along the M7 to Junction 14. |
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, Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare or directly on the consultation portal at https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en on or before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 17 March 2025.