Major warning for road users as busy stretch in popular spot to close for ‘emergency excavation' over 10 day period
Mayo County Council has
has alerted
about the temporary closure on their Facebook page.
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A major road used is closed for an "emergency excavation"
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The closure is taking place from Wednesday, June 25 until the evening of Friday, July 4.
And motorists are being warned it will affect the section of the Coast Road approximately 300 metres from the junction with the R-335.
Taking to
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Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works, and restricted local access will be permitted where possible from all closure points.
Traffic approaching from the R-335 will be diverted via alternative local routes to avoid the closure.
Road users travelling towards Belclare are advised to follow diversion signs and allow additional time for their journeys.
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Clear signage will be erected at all approaches to the works to assist
Mayo County Council added: 'Restricted local traffic only will be permitted from all closure points.'
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Meanwhile, three busy roads in Dublin city centre are set to close for HOURS next weekend as a "major event" takes place.
Drivers have been warned that the annual Dublin
The first set of road closures will take effect from 8:00am to 4:00pm, impacting O'Connell Street Upper, O'Connell Street Lower and Cathal Brugha Street.
From 11:30am to 4:00pm, further restrictions will apply to major routes including Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Memorial Bridge, Lombard Street East, Westland Row, Lincoln Place and parts of Merrion Street.
A third set of closures will be in place from 6:00am until 10:00pm, covering Merrion Square South, Merrion Square East, Fitzwilliam Street Lower and Mount Street Upper.
The road closures are part of a
It reads on their website: 'A request has been received from Dublin LGBTQ Pride CLG for the temporary closure of the following road to facilitate Dublin Pride Event on the date and times listed below:
'Location - O'Connell Street Upper, Eden Quay, Merrion Square South from 06.00hrs to 22.00hrs.'
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Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, allowing people to move freely during the celebrations.
However,
Eastbound traffic from Sarsfield Quay heading towards the North City will be rerouted via Blackhall Place, Manor Street, Prussia Street, North Circular Road, Portland Row, Seville Place and Guild Street.
Drivers heading eastbound from Sarsfield Quay to the South City will be diverted via Watling Street, Thomas Street and High Street.
Those travelling westbound from North Wall Quay towards the North City will need to follow a diversion through Guild Street, Seville Place, Portland Row, North Circular Road, Dorset Street Lower and Upper, Bolton Street, King Street North and Queen Street.
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