Temporary Closure of Roads: Hawthorne, Father Russell Road, Raheen

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 of the intention of Limerick City and County Council to close the road as detailed hereunder at the specified locations and times to facilitate the installation of a new wastewater connection.

Road to be ClosedAlternative RouteTime of Closure

Father Russell Road (L-1429)

The works are 20m in length.

Diversions via 

Ballykeeffe Road (R510) and onto St Nessan's Road (R526)

From 06th July to 10th July 2026 

Between 08:00hrs to 18:00hrs on 10 July 2026 (24 hr Closure)

 

  • Diversions will be clearly signposted
  • Please use Quinn’s cross round about
  • Emergency services access will be provided at all times.
  • A Blue route will be maintained at this location.

Residential Area 

  • Racefield Shopping Centre

    Inis Lua

    Inis Mor 

    Oak Field

    Cragaun

  • Please use St Paul’s round about 

    Residential Area 

    Gouldavher 

    Russell Court 

    Bellevue Court

    Ballinvoher

    Abbey Court) 

Any person may lodge an objection to the proposal to close these roads by email to roads@limerick.ie or in writing to the Administration Team, Central Services, Roads, Limerick City and County Council, Dooradoyle, Limerick not later than 4:00pm, Tuesday 12th May 2026.

Signed: John Sheehan – A/Senior Engineer, Transportation and Mobility Limerick City and County Council.

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