KCC Proposes Temporary Closure Of The N78 Between Athy & Castlecomber.

Thursday, 4 November 2021 13:14

It is to facilitate the installation of a pedestrian footbridge

Kildare County Council is proposing to close a road between the county and Kilkenny.

KCC, on behalf of Kilkenny County Council, wants to shut the N78 between Athy & Castlecomber Bridge, overnight, for four nights.

Its to allow for the installation of a footbridge in Castlecomber.

The proposed project dates are November 23rd to 26th, nightly, between 8pm and 6am.

Diversion Routes:

Athy to Castlecomer:

At N78, Newtown Cross divert from the N78 right onto the R430 towards The Swan, Co Laois. Travel for approximately 4.8km. Turn left onto the R426 in The Swan, Co Laois and travel towards Castlecomer for approximately 10.8km. Arrive at ‘Diversion End’ at The Square, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny.

Castlecomer to Athy:

At The Square, Castlecomer divert left onto the R426 toward The Swan, Co Laois. Travel for approximately 10.8km to the junction of the R426/R430 in The Swan, Co Laois. Turn right onto the R430 and travel for approximately 4.8km to the junction of the R430/N78 at Newtown Cross. Diversion Ends.

There will be no through traffic across Castlecomer Bridge during this period, however, local access will be maintained on public roads adjacent to the bridge at all times.

Pedestrian access across Castlecomer Bridge will not be maintained for the duration of the closure.

Any objections/submissions should be lodged in writing to Kildare County Council on or before November 11th.

⚠️ Temporary Road Closure - N78 at Castlecomer Bridge

📅 For four nights from Tuesday, 23 November 2021 to Friday, 26 November 2021

🕐 Hours of Closure: 20:00 to 06:00

For more information ▶️ https://t.co/2Z0j5mXmMw pic.twitter.com/ffpBwVJRWM
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) November 4, 2021