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 9.30am on Friday, 31st May, 2024 to 2pm on Monday, 3rd June, 2024.
This proposed temporary road closure impacts east bound traffic only. One way traffic will be allowed westbound from Dromahair towards Sligo town along the R286.
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). Traffic traveling toward Dromahair on the R286 will be diverted from the R286 onto 
the R278, traffic can continue on the R278 toward Dromahair or turn right on Shaws Avenue to meet the R286 again at the top of Hazelwood Avenue.
Local access for residents and businesses will be accommodated.

Maps of Diversion Routes (PDF) - 120 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 Thursday, 9th May, 2024.

For further information please contact Mr D. McTernan, Executive Engineer at 071 9111491.

E. Concannon 
A/Director of Services