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Temporary Traffic Management on the L2502-3 Tullohea, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary
From 11th May 2026, 8:00hrs to 19:00hrs
To facilitate resurfacing works.
Local Access Only.
Expect delays.

Temporary Traffic Management on the L7208 Ballinlough, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
From 8th April 2026 at 8:00hrs to 19:00hrs
To facilitate resurfacing works.
Local Access Only.
Expect delays.

Temporary Traffic Management on the R-689-5 Coolmore Fethard - Coolbawn Cross, Co.Tipperary.
From the 07 May to the 12 May 2026.
Stop Go system in operation with traffic convoy. Local access will be maintained as the works progress.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD
ROADS ACT, 1993-2015,
(SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993)
ROADS REGULATIONS, 1994

Decision To Close The M7 Motorway, Co. Tipperary.

NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council has made an Order closing:

ROAD TO
BE CLOSED: 1. M7 Westbound Junction 27 Off Slip
2. M7 Westbound Junction 27 On Slip
3. M7 Eastbound Junction 27 Off Slip
4. M7 Eastbound Junction 27 On Slip
5. M7 Eastbound Junction 23 to Junction 22
6. M7 Eastbound Junction 22 to Junction 21
7. M7 Westbound Junction 21 to Junction 22
8. M7 Westbound Junction 22 to Junction 23
PERIOD OF
CLOSURE: Closure 1 to 4: 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs nightly from Monday 25 May to Saturday 27 June 2026. (no longer than 20 nights)
Closure 5 to 7: 19:00hrs to 06:00hrs nightly from 25 May 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026. (no longer than 12 nights)

ALTERNATIVE
ROUTES: 1. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J26, R445, R494
Diversion Route 2 – M7 J28, M7 EB, J27

2. Diversion Route 1 – R494, R445, J28
3. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J28, R445, R494
Diversion Route 2 – M7 J26, M7 WB, J27
4. Diversion Route 1 – R494, R445, J26
5. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J23, R445, N62, J22
6. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J22, N62, R445, R435, J21
7. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J21, R435, R445, N62 J22
8. Diversion Route 1 – M7 J22, N62, R445, J23
REASON FOR CLOSURE: To facilitate surfacing works at M7 Junction 27, and remedial pavement works on the M7 between Junction 23 and Junction 21.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD
ROADS ACT, 1993-2015,
(SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993)
ROADS REGULATIONS, 1994

Intention To Close The L-2264-50 & The L-6188-0 To Upperchurch Windfarm Substation Access, Co. Tipperary.

NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council proposes to make an Order closing:

ROAD TO
BE CLOSED The L-2264-50 and the L6188-0 at Knockmaroe, Kilcommon, Co. Tipperary.
PERIOD OF
CLOSURE: 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily, from Monday 08 June 2026 to Friday 03 July 2026.
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTES: Traffic in both directions shall be diverted via the R503 from the R497/R503 junction at Cooneen’s Cross and the L4139 at Shevry.

REASON FOR CLOSURE: To facilitate excavations, ducting and backfilling of 110kv grid connection for the Upperchurch Windfarm.

Objections to the proposed temporary closure may be submitted in writing to Road Closures, Roads & Transportation, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary not later than 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026 or by e-mail to roadclosures@tipperarycoco.ie

Temporary Traffic Management on the L-1409 Lowesgreen, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.
From 08.00hrs to 19.00hrs on the 07 May 2026.
Local Access Only, Expect delays.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD
ROADS ACT, 1993-2015,
(SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993)
ROADS REGULATIONS, 1994

Decision To Close L-6715-1 Castle Street, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary.

NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council has made an Order closing:

ROAD TO
BE CLOSED The L-6715-1 Castle Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary.
PERIOD OF
CLOSURE: 07:30hrs on Monday 18 May 2026 to 17:30hrs on Friday 29 May 2026.
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTES: R676 (Main Street), L-6714-1 (Castle Lane), L-6713-1(North Quay), L-6713-2 (North Quay), L-6712-1 (North Quay) and L-27018-1 Barrack Lane.
REASON FOR CLOSURE: To facilitate road improvement works.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD
ROADS ACT, 1993-2015,
(SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993)
ROADS REGULATIONS, 1994

Intention To Close The L-60091-0 Carrowkeale, Co. Tipperary.

NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council proposes to make an Order closing:

ROAD TO
BE CLOSED The L-60091-0 at Carrowkeale, Co. Tipperary.
PERIOD OF
CLOSURE: 07:00hrs to 19:00hrs daily, from Monday 08 June 2026 to Friday 10 July 2026.
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTES: All traffic in and out of the L60091 Cul de Sac at Carrowkeale will be diverted via the L6009 to the R503 at Newport hurling field, the R503 to Kilnacappagh and a private road to rejoin the L60091 at Carrowkeale.

REASON FOR CLOSURE: To facilitate excavations ducting and backfilling of 110kv grid connection for the Upperchurch Windfarm.

Objections to the proposed temporary closure may be submitted in writing to Road Closures, Roads & Transportation, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary not later than 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026 or by e-mail to roadclosures@tipperarycoco.ie

Temporary Traffic Management on the L-1408 Tullamain, Fethard, Co. Tipperary.
From 08.00hrs to 19.00hrs on the 06 May 2026.
Local Access Only, Expect delays.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD
ROADS ACT, 1993-2015,
(SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993)
ROADS REGULATIONS, 1994

DECISION TO CLOSE THE L-2210 BALLINTOGHER TO SPRINGHILL, CO. TIPPERARY AS A MATTER OF URGENCY

NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council has made an Order closing as a matter of urgency:

ROAD TO
BE CLOSED: L-2210 Ballintogher to Springhill Road, Killenaule, from the junction of the R-691 Cashel Road, Co. Tipperary.
PERIOD OF
CLOSURE: 18:00hrs on Friday 01 May 2026 to 18:00hrs on Friday 31 July 2026.
ALTERNATIVE
ROUTES: Eastbound R-691 traffic – continue eastbound on the R691 bear right to head south and follow the R689 to Killenaule.

Westbound R-691 traffic – continue west to turn south onto the L-1403 (Moyglass) continue following Moyglass taking a right turn (Southbound) turn left at the first junction following a local road south-east bound, take the first left turn (northbound) to access a local road that serves Cashel Road.

Westbound Cashel Road traffic – turn left at Springhill Road Closure towards Dunguib, turn right onto local road heading westbound onto a local road, follow to the next junction, turn right, continue to the L-1403 and continue to the R-698 then turn right.

Eastbound Cashel Road traffic – turn right at the Springhill road closure to follow Cashel Road to Killenaule, turn left (northbound) on the R-689, continue northbound on the R-689 for 1.2km to Ashgrove, exit the R-689 on to the R-691, at the cross-road junction (800m from R-689 junction) bear around to the left following the R-691, travel westbound on the R-691.

REASON FOR CLOSURE: To facilitate the installation of water main and all associated works, including reinstatement of carriageway, footway and verges.