Traffic warning: Schools are back and there's roadworks in Limerick!

AS THE summer season nears its end, Limerick City and County Council provides a useful reminder to prepare for longer journey times, with holidays in the rear-view mirror and with children heading back to school. 

Traffic volumes on roads across the city and county will increase in the coming weeks and the message to motorists is to be street smart and plan accordingly. To optimise travel time during peak hours, commuters are advised to plan their route in advance, taking into account any potential disruptions and changes to road layouts as a result of works during the summer period.  

Prepare for the new term by exploring public transport options or by availing of the always improving Active Travel infrastructure that is making it safer to bike or take a scooter on many of Limerick’s busiest routes.  

Director for Transportation and Mobility at Limerick City and County Council, Brian Kennedy, advises all commuters to plan their journeys: 

“With the new academic year upon us it is inevitable that traffic volumes will increase on roads throughout the city and county in the coming days. To ensure consistent improvement of infrastructure, road maintenance is a year-round necessity, and works may have taken place across the summer on your usual routes. I would encourage all road users to be street smart, check for any changes to road layouts or road closures that may affect their journey to work, school, and college.” 

In Limerick City Centre diversions remain in place to facilitate closures of The Crescent on O’Connell Avenue and at Honan’s Quay until Sunday, September 1.  

Every effort is being made to minimise the impact on traffic flow. 

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Here are some changes and road advisory notices to be aware of:  

The Crescent will reopen on Sunday, September 1. The closure is to facilitate Public Realm Enhancement and events to animate Limerick City. 

Honan’s Quay will reopen to traffic on September 1. Traffic diverted via Bedford Row and Lower Cecil Street. 

There are ongoing works taking place on Rutland Street/Patrick Street to facilitate ESB Infrastructure Works. Traffic Management will be in place for the duration of the works. 

The R526 outbound slip road towards the N20/N21 at Collopy Cross, Patrickswell will be closed until Monday, September 9. This is to accommodate landscaping works at this junction. 

Footpath upgrades will be taking place at the Junction of Dublin Road/Golf Links Road to the Junction of Dublin Road/Newcastle Road until September 3. A traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works and delays are expected. 

The R526 Mount Earl is closed until Saturday, August 31 to facilitate rectification works. Diversions will take place via L1427 and L8054. 

L10064 Brown’s Quay, Thomondgate will close from Monday, September 2 to Friday, September 6. This is to facilitate sewerage connections works and utility services for residential units at Brown’s Quay, Thomondgate.