Temporary Closure of Roads: Kings Island Flood Relief Scheme

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 of the extension of the decision of Limerick City and County Council to close the roads as detailed hereunder at the specified times and locations to facilitate the Kings Island Flood Relief Scheme.

Roads to be Closed

Alternative Route

Time of Closure

Phase 1B

Georges Quay (L-10147)

From its junction with Creagh Lane (L-10146) and its junction with Mary Street (L-11508) and Sir Harrys Mall cul-de-sac (L-10143)

Local access only to Georges Quay (L-10147) to its junction with Creagh Lane (L-10146)

Diversions via

Charlottes Quay (R526) to Bridge Street (R463) and to Mary Street (L-11508)

Thursday 1st January 2026

To

Thursday 31st December 2026

Phase 2

Georges Quay (L-10147)

From its junction with Bridge Street (R463) to its junction with Mary Street (L-11508) and Sir Harrys Mall cul-de-sac (L-10143)

Diversions via

Charlottes Quay (R526) to Bridge Street (R463) and to Mary Street (L-11508)

Thursday 1st January 2026

To

Tuesday 31st March 2026

And

Tuesday 1st September 2026

To

Thursday 31st December 2026

This section outside the Locke Bar will be open for summer months for tourism reasons and will close again in September.

 

Roads to be Closed

Alternative Route

Time of Closure

Sir Harrys Mall L-10143 (North)

Diversions via

Athlunkard Street R463 to Straide Seamus/Island Rd R445 to Sir Harrys Mall L10143(South)

From

Thursday 1st January 2026

To

Friday 17th July 2026

Verdant Place (L-10090),

Kings Island

Diversions via

Castle Street (R445) to Island Road (L-10099) to St. Ita’s Street (L-10091) and Upper Verdant Place (L-10090-2)

From

Saturday 6th December 2025

To

Friday 27th February 2026

 

  • Diversions will be clearly signposted.
  • Local Access will be accommodated.
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

For queries in relation to road closures please contact 061- 556000.

Signed: John Sheehan – Acting Senior Engineer, Transportation and Mobility

Limerick City and County Council

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