Extension of Temporary Closure of Tay Lane Foot bridge in Rathcoole

17/09/2024

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EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Roads Act, 1993

Roads Regulations, 1994

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the DECISION of South Dublin County Council to EXTEND the duration of the closure as detailed below of the following road in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 to facilitate essential bridge rehabilitation works at Tay Lane Footbridge, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

Tay Lane Footbridge which traverses the N7 and is located in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

Footbridge Closure to be extended to Monday 7th of October 2024

Hours of Closure:     24hrs a day

This extension is required to facilitate the permanent re-instatement of Tay Lane Footbridge

Diversion Route:                     Southbound Traffic:

                                 Pedestrians/cyclists shall exit Tay Lane onto the N7Junction 4 off-slip and travel eastwards along the footpath for 700m to the northern roundabout at the top of the N7 Junction 4 off-slip. Pedestrians/cyclists shall then cross the off-slip and travel south along the footpath over Rathcoole Bridge for 120m until they reach Rathcoole Main Street. From here, pedestrians/cyclists continue southwest along the main street for 770m until they arrive at Tay Lane where the diversion ends.

                                                   Northbound Traffic:

            Pedestrians/cyclists shall travel eastwards along Rathcoole Main Street for 770m until they reach the roundabout at the junction of Main Street & Fitzmaurice Road. Pedestrians/cyclists shall then head north, continuing along the footpath over Rathcoole Bridge for 130m until they arrive at the northern roundabout at the top of the N7 Junction 4 off-slip. Pedestrians/cyclists shall then cross the off-slip and turn left, travelling westwards for 700m, along the footpath until they reach Tay Lane where the diversion ends.

There will be no through traffic across Tay Lane Footbridge during this period. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted.

Pedestrians/cyclists are strongly advised to use the diversion routes as identified and only use permanent/temporary pedestrian crossings as provided along the diversion route. Cyclists are advised to dismount over the extents of the diversion route.

Vehicular traffic on the N7 and other adjacent roads will not be impacted by this closure.