Proposed Temporary Closure of R153 from Kentstown to N2 Balrath Cross, Co. Meath

Meath County Council intends to temporarily close R153 in Co. Meath from R153/R150 Junction in Kentstown to R153/N2 Balrath Cross junction.

The proposed closure will be from 10am on Monday 2 September 2024 to 8pm on Monday 27 January 2025 for 24 hrs. per day.

The proposed closure will take place in various phases as follows:

• R153/R150 Junction Kentstown to R153/L1001 (Trim Road) Junction from 10am on Monday 2 September 2024 to 8pm on Sunday 10 November 2024 for 24 hrs. per day.
• R153/L1001 (Trim Road) Junction to R153/N2 Balrath Cross Junction from 7am on Monday 16 September 2024 to 8pm on Monday 27 January 2025 for 24 hrs. per day.

Both phases will not be closed concurrently.

This road closure is required to facilitate the installation of new infrastructure (Duleek to Navan Trunk Main Pipeline Project) on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

Alternative Routes

Eastbound: At R153/R150 junction in Kentstown take R150 to its junction with N2 at Flemingstown, turn right onto N2 and continue southbound to its junction with R153 at Balrath Cross.

Westbound: At R153/N2 Balrath Cross junction take N2 northbound to its junction with R150 at Flemingstown, turn left onto R150 and continue to its junction with R153 in Kentstown.

Diversion and information signage will be in place. Access for residents and property holders will be facilitated throughout the closure period.

Submissions and observations to the proposed temporary road closure may be made in writing to the Transportation Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291 or by email to transport@meathcoco.ie on or before Tuesday 6 August 2024.