Temporary Closing of Roads

Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993

Part 8 Roads Regulations 1994 (SI  No. 119 of 1994)

Notice is hereby given of the intention of Sligo County Council to close to public traffic, the R286 (Hazelwood Road) from its junction with the R278 at Bellanode to its junction with L-7430/L-7429 (Hazelwood Avenue/Shaws Avenue) from 1pm Thursday 1st June to 3pm Monday 5^th June, 2023.

This proposed temporary road closure is necessary to facilitate safe access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic attending the Wild Roots Festival in Hazelwood.

Diversions will be in place via the R278 and R286 for eastbound traffic (travelling from Sligo to Dromahair) and via R288, R286, L-3409 and R278 for westbound traffic (travelling from Dromahair to Sligo).  HGV westbound traffic diversion will be via the R287 (Dromahair to Carraroe).

Local access for residents and businesses will be accommodated.

Maps of Diversion Routes (PDF) - 3,333 kbs  

Any persons aggrieved by the proposed closure may lodge a written objection setting out the grounds therefor with Ms. Emer Concannon, A/Director of Services, Infrastructural Services Section, Sligo County Council, Riverside, Sligo and received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 16^th May, 2023.

For further information please contact Ms. S. McNamara, 071 9111495.

E. Concannon
A/Director of Services