This update 18th October
From SDCC - date has slipped slightly beyond 28th Oct:
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This update 4th October 2024. Temporary closure to facilitate works on the bridge now extended to Monday 28th October.
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On 17th September 2024, closure was extended to Monday 7th October.
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.
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Update August 16th:
N7 Road to be Closed at night: The N7 Westbound Carriageway at Junction 4 to its junction with the L2004 at Rathcoole (at ‘An Poitín Stil’), Co. Dublin
Date of Closure: For a period of seven nights from Thursday 22nd August 2024 to Thursday 29th August 2024.
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Earlier notice of footbridge closure 26th June to 18th Sept
Closing of Roads
Notice of Decision
Roads Act 1993
South Dublin County Council hereby gives notice, in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, that it intends to close the footbridge described as follows:
Footbridge to be Closed: Tay Lane Footbridge which traverses the N7 and is located in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin
Date of Closure: For a period of twelve weeks from Wednesday 26th of June to Wednesday 18th of September 2024.
Hours of Closure: 24hrs a day
This closure is required to facilitate the rehabilitation of Tay Lane Footbridge
Diversion Route: Southbound Traffic:
Pedestrians/cyclists shall exit Tay Lane onto the N7 Junction 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 N07 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.
ENDS
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