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Kayley Hardiman, 24 Aug
AS THE summer season nears its end, Limerick City and County Council
provides a useful reminder to prepare for longer journey times, with
holidays in the rear-view mirror and with children heading back to
school.
Traffic volumes on roads across the city and county will increase in
the coming weeks and the message to motorists is to be street smart and
plan accordingly. To optimise travel time during peak hours, commuters
are advised to plan their route in advance, taking into account any
potential disruptions and changes to road layouts as a result of works
during the summer period.
Prepare for the new term by exploring public transport options or by
availing of the always improving Active Travel infrastructure that is
making it safer to bike or take a scooter on many of Limerick’s busiest
routes.
Director for Transportation and Mobility at Limerick City and County
Council, Brian Kennedy, advises all commuters to plan their journeys:
“With the new academic year upon us it is inevitable that traffic
volumes will increase on roads throughout the city and county in the
coming days. To ensure consistent improvement of infrastructure, road
maintenance is a year-round necessity, and works may have taken place
across the summer on your usual routes. I would encourage all road
users to be street smart, check for any changes to road layouts or road
closures that may affect their journey to work, school, and college.”
In Limerick City Centre diversions remain in place to facilitate
closures of The Crescent on O’Connell Avenue and at Honan’s Quay until
Sunday, September 1.
Every effort is being made to minimise the impact on traffic flow.
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Here are some changes and road advisory notices to be aware of:
The Crescent will reopen on Sunday,^ September 1. The closure is to
facilitate Public Realm Enhancement and events to animate Limerick
City.
Honan’s Quay will reopen to traffic on September 1. Traffic diverted
via Bedford Row and Lower Cecil Street.
There are ongoing works taking place on Rutland Street/Patrick Street
to facilitate ESB Infrastructure Works. Traffic Management will be in
place for the duration of the works.
The R526 outbound slip road towards the N20/N21 at Collopy Cross,
Patrickswell will be closed until Monday, September 9. This is to
accommodate landscaping works at this junction.
Footpath upgrades will be taking place at the Junction of Dublin
Road/Golf Links Road to the Junction of Dublin Road/Newcastle Road
until September 3. A traffic management system will be in place for the
duration of the works and delays are expected.
The R526 Mount Earl is closed until Saturday, August 31 to facilitate
rectification works. Diversions will take place via L1427 and L8054.
L10064 Brown’s Quay, Thomondgate will close from Monday, September 2 to
Friday, September 6. This is to facilitate sewerage connections works
and utility services for residential units at Brown’s Quay,
Thomondgate.