Routes to avoid around the country
DUBLIN:
From Friday June 16th to Friday July 7th the off and on slip roads on N7, Dublin-bound at Rathcoole Interchange closed, overnight from 9pm to 6am. Alternative routes: Lucan-Rathcoole Road (Tay Lane), College Lane. Local access will be maintained.
On Sunday, June 18th, temporary closure along Thomas Street, Dublin 8, from intersection with Bridgefoot Street to Cornmarket - between noon and 7pm, for a street festival. Pedestrian access along Thomas Street will be maintained. Some Dublin Bus routes will be affected - drivers should be aware of four ramps on Oliver Bond Street. Diversions: Eastbound traffic along Thomas Street West, will divert via Bridgefoot Street - Oliver Bond Street - Bridge Street - High Street, while westbound traffic along High Street, will divert via Bridge Street - Oliver Bond Street - Bridgefoot Street - Thomas Street West.
On Sunday, June 18th, from 4am to 1pm, Butterfield Ave from Fairways to junction with Main St, Rathfarnham will be closed. Alternative routes:
Butterfield Avenue, Fairways, Dodder View Road, Rathfarnham Road, Rathfarnham bypass. Local access will be maintained at all times.
On Saturday, June 17th, from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday, June 18th, from 8am to 6pm, Watery lane, Clondalkin will be closed. Alternative routes:
(A) Orchard Lane, Monastery Road, Woodford Hill Road, Woodford Walk,
(B) Woodford Walk, Nangor Road, Ninth Lock Road, Orchard Lane. Local access will be maintained at all times.
From June 19th until July 29th, the Old Swords Rd closed between Collins Avenue and Swords Rd/Larkhill Rd from 7am to 7pm daily. The road will be closed to through traffic and houses south of the work will gain access from Collins Avenue, while houses north of the work area will gain access over a temporary access created at the north end of the newly constructed retaining wall. Pedestrian and local vehicular access will be maintained at all times.
KILDARE:
On Friday June 16th and Saturday the 17th the N7 will close in both directions in Kill and Johnstown areas, on both nights from 9pm to 6am.
LONGFORD:
From June 19th to August 13th, N55 closed between Granard and Ballinagh due to roadworks. Delays expected.
CORK:
On Friday June 16th, Feile na nGael Parade from 7.30pm at Union Quay, finishes in Emmett Place at 9.30pm. Closures as follows:
Copley St from 6.30pm, Union Quay from 6pm, South Mall from junction with Parliament St at 7pm, Grande Parade southbound at 7pm, Oliver Plunkett St from 7pm, Maylor St from 7pm, Half Moon St from 7pm, and Washington St at junction with South Main St at 7pm.
Until Friday June 30th, R612 Crosshaven Rd from junction at Kilnagleary Business Park to Frenchfurze Crossroads is closed. Alternative routes:
Going east to Crosshaven, travel southeast from Crosshaven Road via LS6507. Then go north via R612-168 to Frenchfurze Crossroads.
Going west from Crosshaven, travel south from Crosshaven Road via R612-168. Then northwest via LS6507 to Kilnagleary Business Park.
• Information from AA Roadwatch. For more details see aaroadwatch.ie