Intermittent closures will be in place for 6 months.
Sections of Market Square, Kildare Town, will close on a rolling basis until the end of the year.
If follows a vote by members of the Kildare/Newbridge Municipal District, in a move designed to facilitate and support re-opening businesses.
The intermittent closures will begin on July 10th.

Road closure is programmed from:
- 19:00 p.m. to 23:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
- 19:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (7:00 a.m. Tuesday regarding Bank Holidays)
This closure is proposed to be undertaken during off-peak hours. HGV traffic shall divert from the R415 onto the R413 eastbound and R401 westbound.
| No. |
Road to be Closed |
From (Junction with) |
To (Junction with) |
Duration of Closure (at any one time) |
|
1 |
R413 |
Market Square |
R445 Dublin Road |
6 Months (off-peak hours as outlined above) |
|
Alternative Route: Please follow alternative traffic route through Market Square. |
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