Irish Water is today meeting with the Letterkenny elected officials and Chamber of Commerce to review traffic management plans in Letterkenny.
As roadworks take place on busy routes across the town, the water authority has thanked the people of Letterkenny for their patience during the disruption.
The single-lane system on the Pearse Road, works on the N14 four lane and traffic lights at Glencar have all added extra time to motorists’ journeys in recent weeks.
And in Milford, works are set to begin with a stop/go system at Bunlin Bridge going towards Cranford from today, 20th May.
Irish Water says they are working closely with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in order to mitigate the impacts of traffic management on Pearse Road and the surrounding areas.
These projects are essential to reduce sewer flooding in the town and to ensure a more consistent and secure supply of water.
The works on Pearse Road will be in place until the end of October but will be completely removed to facilitate the Donegal International Rally.
A spokesperson for Irish Water said: “Irish Water is mindful of the disruption that these necessary works are causing for businesses and residents and the utility is thankful for their ongoing cooperation while these vital services are being upgraded.
“The works represent a €44 million investment in the Letterkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme and €5.6 million investment in the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme. This investment will support economic and social development and population growth into the future.”
Details of upcoming works for the week ahead:
Circular Road:
- Pipe laying will continue on Circular Road at approximately the Glencar Shopping Centre between 8am and 5.30pm, from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2019.
- The road will be managed on a single flow, traffic light system at the works area.
- Advanced warning signs are in place to notify the public of the upcoming works.
Pearse Road:
- Pipe laying works will continue at Pearse Road between 8am and 6.30pm from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2019.
- The road will be managed on a single flow, one-way system at the works area. Extensive traffic management will be in place on the approaches and in the town area.
- Advanced warning signs are in place to notify the public of the upcoming works.
Letterkenny N56 (Four Lane Road):
- There will be traffic management during daytime working hours on the N14 four lane. Access to businesses and premises will be maintained.
R245 Milford (Bunlin Bridge) going towards Cranford
- Works will commence on Monday 20 May 2019.
- A stop/go traffic management system will be in place between 8am and 9.30am.
Featured photo by Brian McDaid
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