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Traffic Report W/C 22nd May 2017

Sligo Town 

Sligo City Watermain Rehabilitation and Pearse Road Sewer Network Contract

Please note that from Monday 22nd May and for a period of 2 weeks, Thomas Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic.  

A traffic diversion will be in place along JFK Parade / Lower Abbey Street / Abbey Street.  This will undoubtedly give rise to delays, particularly during morning and evening peak traffic times.   During this time, motorists are advised to consider alternative routes where possible e.g. Adelaide Street / Temple Street or Sligo Inner Relief Road.  Please note that parking restrictions will apply along the diversion route also.

Works on the Sligo City Watermain Project and Rehabilitation and Pearse Road Sewer Network Contract continued this week at JFK Parade and Tonaphubble Lane. It is anticipated that works at these locations will be completed by the end of this week.

A Road Closure on Rockwood Parade comes into effect from Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st May.   During this time vehicular access from Thomas Street to Rockwood Parade will be strictly prohibited.  Temporary vehicular access to Rockwood Parade will be via Hyde Bridge (directly opposite the Glasshouse Hotel).

 

  • Pavement survey works will continue from Hughes Bridge north along the N15 to Scotsman Walk. Traffic management will be in operation with significant delays expected at peak times. Works are expected to be complete on Wednesday 31st May.
  • Hoarding has been erected at the corner of Lord Edward Street and Union Street. Provision has been made for pedestrian access and works are expected to last several weeks.  Minimal traffic disruption expected.
  • Ongoing Road Openings to take place at various locations over the coming weeks due to broadband upgrade.  Minimal traffic disruption expected.

 

Enniscrone Area

  • Drainage works will be carried out on the N59 at Corhownagh. Traffic lights will be in operation. Minor delays expected.
  • Verge improvements on R297 at Enniscrone Graveyard.  Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.  Minor delays can be expected.
  • Footpath works will be carried out on the Cliff Road, Enniscrone. Traffic lights will be in operation, Minor delays expected.
  • Pothole repair works will continue in the Enniscrone area. Traffic control will be in operation but no delays are expected.

  

Ballymote Area

N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road Project

  • Topographical Survey works are taking place along the N4 Sligo/Dublin national primary road from the N4/N17 Toberbride roundabout to approximately 1.0km south of Castlebaldwin Village.  

    The works are expected to be ongoing until the end of May during which time various traffic management systems will be in operation along the N4 and the adjacent local road network. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution through the works. Minor delays expected.    

 

  • Surface Drainage works will continue on Local Road L-5902 at Clockmine/Dromore. Traffic control will be in place and works are expected to last 2 weeks.
  • Surface Drainage and verge strengthening works will commence on Local Road L-1201 at Lavally. Traffic control will be in place and works are expected to last 2 weeks.
  • Surface Drainage works will continue on Local Road L-55062 at Knockadalteen. Traffic control will be in place and works are expected to last 1 week.
  • Pothole repair works will continue in the Ballymote area. Traffic control will be in operation but no delays are expected.

  

Tubbercurry Area 

  • Pothole repair works will continue in the Tubbercurry area. Traffic control will be in operation but no delays are expected.

  

Strandhill Area

R292 – Ransboro

  • Kerbing works will take place at Ransboro on the R292. The works will involve the construction of a kerb line along the existing edge of the road in the vicinity of the roundabout. A full traffic management plan will be in operation. The works will last approximately 2 weeks. Minimal traffic disruption is expected. Motorists are advised to exercise caution on approach to the roundabout and through the work.