Temporary Closing of Public Roads

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL
ROADS ACT, 1993
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PUBLIC ROADS

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road for the period and reason specified below:

Road Subject of Proposed Closure

R522 – Railway crossing at Buttevant, Co. Cork.

Period of Proposed Closure 

From 22:00hrs on Friday 17th of May 2024 to 15:00hrs on Sunday 19th of May 2024. (24hr Closure).

Reason for Proposed Closure

To facilitate the undertaking of necessary Railway infrastructure maintenance and renewal.

Alternative Routes

Traffic on the N20 will divert off the N20 onto the L1320 (Churchtown Junction). From there they will travel to Churchtown where they will continue along the L1321 back onto the R522.

The stated diversion route is applicable in reverse when travelling in the opposite direction.

Local Access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure. However, traffic will not be permitted to cross the railway line where the works are being undertaken.

Objections

Objections to this proposed temporary road closure should be made in writing, to the undersigned, quoting Ref: TRC-39-2024, not later than 5pm on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.  Telephone contact details should be included in the objection.

Director of Services
Roads & Transportation
Cork County Council
The Courthouse
Skibbereen
Co Cork
Email: roadclosures@corkcoco.ie