Routes to avoid during the week ahead
DUBLIN: Roadworks on N7 between Citywest and The Poitin Stil, part of N7 road widening and interchange Scheme.
A section of Baldonnell Rd closed at junction with N7, on Thursday and Friday (January 13th and 14th). Diversions signposted.
FÁS Opportunities 2005, Europe's largest education, careers and skills showcase is in the Conference Centre in Croke Park, Dublin from Friday 14th January - to Monday, January 17th.
From Monday January 17th works at Dundrum bypass; the southbound lane of Dundrum bypass is closed from just past the junction of bypass and Sandyford road, and Dundrum Bypass roundabout on Wyckham way.
KILDARE: Major road widening works on N7 Dublin-bound between Kill and Blackchurch, to make a third lane on the N7. A 40 mph speed limit in place. The two citybound lanes will be slightly narrowed for the works.
Works in Naas on Dublin Rd, Fishery lane and at Maudlins Interchange, in connection with the N7 road widening & Interchange Scheme.
Races at Punchestown Racecourse on Saturday, January 15th. The Racecourse is about two miles from Naas (N7) on the Naas to Ballymore Eustace Road (R411). Expect delays.
LOUTH: Old Dundalk-Ardee Rd (N52) closed for construction of Dundalk Western bypass, 1.25km southwest of junction with Knockbridge Rd southwest for a distance of 300m. The alternative route to Dundalk is the N52, N1 Southern Link Rd to Carrolls Junction, Dublin Rd, Hill St, Dundalk.
LEITRIM: Sewer works on N16 in Manorhamilton. Traffic restrictions in operation.
WATERFORD: Works on Maypark Lane, delays expected.
CORK: Delays on N20 between Rathduff and Mallow for construction of new "2+1" scheme.
The Maglin Road, Ballincollig is closed. Traffic diverted via road between Maglin Cross and Curraheen, N22 Poulavone Link Road of Ballincollig Bypass and Kilumney Road, for connection to Cork Harbour & City Trunk Watermain at Maglin.
Road at Steampacket Quay and adjacent to Fire Station at Passage West closed.
From Saturday January 15th to Monday January 17th, roads in the Cork Airport area will be closed: road LP2462, Airport Roundabout to Ballinvuskig, from junction at Airport Roundabout to junction with LS6463 at Rathmacullig East closed. Road LP2463 ('The Glen Road'), from junction with LP2462 at Amberley's Stores, to junction with R613 (Ballygarvan Road) at Glen Cross Roads closed. Road LS6455, from junction at the Bull McCabe Bar to Rathmacullig, to junction with LP2462 closed.
RAIL:
No DART services between Pearse and Howth/Malahide at weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
FERRIES:
Due to its annual dry dock Irish Ferries Jonathan Swift sailings on the Dublin/Holyhead route suspended until Wednesday January 19th. For further information contact 01 855 2296.
Also due to its annual dry dock, Irish Ferries sailings on the Rosslare Pembroke route are cancelled until Saturday January 22nd.
Information provided by the AA. For more details see aaroadwatch.ie