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Ring of Kerry road set for night time closures from next month
It has been confirmed by Kerry County Council, in a reply to local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Michael Cahill, that due to the nature of the works required to be done on the road at Gleensk Viaduct in Kells and the heavy plant required, a night time closure will be required there, from late September to mid-December 2023.
“This proposed closure will be an enormous inconvenience and interference with the lives of all those living in Cahersiveen and South Kerry, from Kells to Bolus, Knightstown to Cillian Liath. I am seeking further details of access for emergency vehicles, deliveries and public transport and what alternatives are to be put in place,” said Councillor Cahill.
“Many people travel in and out of South Kerry, in the early hours to attend their places of employment and such a closure would pose gigantic difficulties for them, not to mention the additional costs involved. Accessibility for emergency crews must be maintained to the highest level and lives cannot be put at risk. Further details must be and will be provided. The difficulties involved in this repair work are obvious of course, but we must not lose sight of the daily requirements of all the people of South Kerry,” said Councillor Cahill.
"The Ring of Kerry is vital to the local economy in South Kerry and this decision will come as a major shock to the general public and business community and it is critical that Transport Infrastructure Ireland carryout these works in the speediest possible timeframe" stated Councillor Cahill
"It is hugely important that the people of Cahersiveen and Iveragh are informed fully at an early date so that any alternative arrangements can be put in place" added Councillor Cahill.
Councillor Cahill also sought clarification on whether or not the road may be closed during the daytime. In response, Padraig Teahan confirmed that it was planned to close the road only at night time and that Emergency vehicles will also be accommodated.
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