The R494 from the roundabout at Birdhill to the new bridge over the railway, which is expected to be re-opened this Friday following closure since early August last.

Reopening of Ballina-Birdhill road this Friday

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There was great delight throughout the district last weekend at the announcement that the R494 is scheduled to re-open on this Friday, May 3.

Please note the following update on R494 upgrade and Killaloe Bypass:

R494: Section 1 (Roolagh Roundabout) – Lifting of beams at East Abutment of STO1; demobilisation of crane has commenced; Stop & Go in place to remove sections of jib.

Section 2 (Roolagh to Equestrian Centre) – New Traffic Management plan in place from May 3.

Sections 6/7 – Both sections will open to two-way traffic from Friday, May 3.

Killaloe Bypass/Bridge Crossing:

Kincora Roundabout: manned plant crossing during work hours for plant entering works area. Traffic management to swap to southbound lane until May 20.

Clarisford Road: Temporary diversion to facilitate earthworks will be in place from Wednesday, May 1.

Hill Road/Creeveroe Road – no change.

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