Kerry County Council are proposing to close the N70 road from Caitín’s pub to the Glenbeigh side of the Gleensk Viaduct from 8pm to 7am for a period of 11 weeks from October to December 15 to facilitate essential works to support the embankment at the road below the Viaduct.

Any person having an objection to these proposals should lodge same, in writing, with the Administrative Officer, Kerry National Roads Office, Kerry County Council, The Island Centre, Castleisland, Co. Kerry or email to info@kerry.nrdo.ie not later than 5.00 pm on Monday 21" August 2023.

“As I have already stated, this closure, even though night time only, will be very intrusive on the lives of many people travelling in and out of South Kerry and Iveragh areas, including businesses for a long period. I am assured that these works are essential and that access will be allowed for emergency vehicles only, when required” said Fianna Fáil Councillor, Michael Cahill.

“An alternative route is to be signposted for those who wish to travel during the closure period. Kerry County Council has also invited submission of any objections by mail or email. This will be a huge inconvenience for anybody depending on the N70 route, but it appears that there is no alternative for the sake of safety.”