Routes to avoid around the country this week
DUBLIN: Operation Freeflow started. Most LUAS works and all roadworks on main roads into and around city centre ended until mid-January. Over 100 extra gardaí deployed and 120 city traffic black spots targeted.
New traffic signals in place on Church Rd in Mulhuddart at Cruiserath Rd junction.
Many roads in Stepaside and Glencullen areas in bad condition, especially on Enniskerry Rd, Ballychorus Rd and Blackglen Rd approaching Lamb's Cross.
Lanes restricted at Glenamuck Road until December 15th for motorway roundabout work.
Anglesea Row closed from rear of 121 to rear of 122 Capel St for building work. Southern traffic divert via Little Green St. Northern traffic divert via Halston St Lower and onto Little Britain St.
Diversion on Balbriggan By-pass at Walshstown exit. Southbound traffic divert from overtaking lane 500m north of Walshtown Interchange. Northbound traffic diverted to rejoin Balbriggan Bypass, 150m north of Walshtown Overbridge.
Major works between Clonee and Lucan finished, but minor works continue.
Two lanes open on Killarney Rd, Bray, at Hill's Garage roundabout 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily. At other off-peak times temporary lights in place and one-lane restrictions.
CORK: Drainage works in Grand Parade completed last Saturday. Normal traffic flow re-introduced. Left turn from Grand Parade to Washington St re-instated.
Works at junction with Western Rd and Donovan's Rd until December 20th. No through traffic from College Rd to Western Rd. For Western Road use Gaol Cross or Gillabbey St. Traffic from Western Rd into O'Donovan's Rd normal, with delays. No 5 bus (inbound) diverted via Gillabbey St. N25 layout changed on Cork side of Youghal for bypass work.
LIMERICK: Canal Bridge Rd between Hymies Boreen and the Canal Bridge closed next March; residential and business access only. Residents of Lower Park, Corbally and Rhebogue affected.
Sewer works at Bedford Row until December 13th; some delays.
MEATH: Works in Ratoath from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and evening from 7 p.m. to 11pm until mid-December. Diversion through Meadowbank Estate.
WICKLOW / KILDARE: Works between Baltinglass and Castledermot until Friday. Road between Graney Bridge and Castledermot closed; diversion via Knocknacree Cross.
LEITRIM: Works between Carrick-on-Shannon and Bundoran two miles north of Manorhamilton until about December 18th.
KERRY: New stretch of N22 from Tralee to Killarney open between Bealagrellagh and Gortatlea.
WATERFORD: Lismore Pk closed from junction at Tir Connell Avenue to junction at Paddy Browne's Rd until about December 4th; local diversions.
Information provided by the AA. For more details go to www.aaroadwatch.ie