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2 May 2023

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 roads (1) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 3 June 2023 and (2) from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, 3 June 2023.

 

Road to be Closed

1

The R417 Carlow/Athy Road from its junction with the N78 Athy/Kilcullen Road at Athy to Maganey Crossroads.

Alternative Routes:

  • Traffic travelling north from Carlow towards Athy on the R417 will be diverted at Maganey Crossroads (The Three Counties). 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 from Athy to Carlow 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 Cross.

 
 

Roads to be Closed

2

-The Levitstown/Kilkea Road for its entire length.

-The R418 Athy/Castledermot Road between Kilkea and Castledermot National School.

-The Kilkea/Castledermot Road between Mullaghreelan and Castleroe West Cross.

-The Castleroe/Beaconstown Road between Castleroe West Cross and Beaconstown Cross.

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.

Please visit www.triathy.com for further information and to register for real-time SMS updates on road closures during the event.

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, Roads, Transportation and Public Safety, 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, 15 May 2023.

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