MARINE NOTICE
No. 02 of 2023

Updated

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Updated Navigation Closures – Bridge Construction

Waterways Ireland wishes to advise all masters of vessels and waterways users that the construction of the Athy Distributer Road Bridge is underway and has progressed to the stage where interaction with Navigation and Trackway users is required. The new Road Bridge is being built approx. 30 metres downstream of the currently disused Wolfhill Railway Bridge.

The Navigation and Trackway will be closed to traffic between 28th Lock, Horse Bridge and Ardreigh Lateral Canal at the following times to facilitate the lifting and placing of new bridge beams:

Monday 23rd January 2023 – 07:00 to 12:00hrs
Tuesday 24th January 2023 – 07:00 to 12:00hrs
Wednesday 25th January 2023 – 07:00 to 12:00hrs
Thursday 26th January 2023 – 07:00 to 12:00hrs
Friday 27th January 2023 – 07:00 to 12:00hrs

Masters of vessels are advised to exercise caution in the vicinity of the works and to follow the instructions of safety personnel in the area. Further temporary closures and restrictions will be required for bridge deck installation and Wolfhill Railway Bridge refurbishment, details will be advised in due course.

Waterways Ireland thanks its customers for their understanding in this matter.


Patrick Harkin
Inspector of Navigation
24 Jan 2023

“Waterways Ireland, managing and promoting the inland waterways for the benefit of all…”

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