Temporary Closure of Roads: Aleckto Hillclimb & Sprint National Championship 2026

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 roads as detailed hereunder at the specified times and locations to facilitate the Aleckto Hillclimb & Sprint National Championship 2026.

Roads to be Closed

Alternative Route

Time of Closure

L-8547 Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick from its junction with L-8549 to its junction with the R512.

L-1531 and L-8546 to Kildorrery and via L-8549 and L-8630 to Ardpatrick.

On

Saturday 21st March 2026

To

Sunday 22nd March 2026

Between

08:00hrs and 18:00hrs on both days

R512 from its junction with L-8546 to its junction with L-8630

Detour to Kilmallock/Ardpatrick via the N73 to Mitchelstown the R513 and R517.

Detour to Kildorrery via R517, R513 and N73

L-8553 from its junction with R512 to its junction with L-8552

This is a link road and both ends are closed

L-8552 from its junction with

L-8552-2 to its junction with L-51202

Detour to Ardpatrick via Ballyguyroe to R512,

L-8546, L-1531 L-8549 and L-8630 and from Ardpatrick via L-8630,

L-8549, L-1531, L-8546, R512 and Ballyguyroe

  • Diversions will be clearly signposted
  • Local access will be accommodated

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 10th February 2026.

Signed: John Gannon – Senior Engineer, Transportation, Mobility and Public Realm

Limerick City and County Council

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