Traffic Report w/c 25th August, 2025
Road and Traffic Report
SLIGO URBAN AREA:
Clarion Road Drainage Improvement Works
Drainage improvement works will be ongoing through w/c 25th August along Clarion Road. Traffic lights and/or Stop-Go traffic management operations will be implemented throughout the day. Delays can be anticipated, and motorists should plan alternative routes. SCC apologises for any inconvenience caused.
N4 Inner Relief Road Pavement Resurfacing Contract 2025
Sligo County Council will carry out essential resurfacing works on approximately 1.2 km of the N4 Inner Relief Road, extending from 250m east of the N4 Summerhill Roundabout to the N4/Custom House Quay junction.
Project Schedule
- Start Date: Monday 11 August 2025
- End Date: Friday 12 September 2025
- Working Hours: Off-peak hours, 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday to Friday only)
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Note: Works are weather-dependent and may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Traffic Impact & Management
Resurfacing works will be carried out during off-peak hours, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday to Friday. Lane closures will be required on both the northbound (towards Donegal) and southbound (towards Dublin) lanes of the N4 during these times. The northbound phase will be completed first, followed by the southbound phase.
To maintain access to surrounding areas, local diversions will be implemented at junctions along the N4 Inner Relief Road, including eastbound (towards the city centre) and westbound (towards the coast) routes.
Despite night-time lane closures, the N4 will remain fully open to two-way traffic during daytime hours. Road users are advised to proceed with caution due to an unfinished surface.
To ensure uninterrupted access for emergency services and public transport, Wolfe Tone Street (southbound towards Church Hill) will operate as a 24-hour no parking zone for the full duration of the works. This restriction will be clearly marked using Garda cones.
Advice to Road Users
Sligo County Council advises all road users travelling during weekday evenings to allow additional time when planning their journeys as moderate to significant disruption is expected during nighttime works.
While the N4 will remain open to two-way traffic during daytime hours, some daytime impacts are anticipated due to traffic signal upgrades and associated resurfacing works. These impacts will be closely monitored and mitigated wherever possible to minimise inconvenience.
Traffic Management Implementation
Tuesday 26th August and Wednesday 27 August – Friday 29 August (inclusive) (Phase 2A)
Lane Closures:
- N4 Inner Relief Road Southbound lanes
- N4 junction access at Lord Edward Street/Wine Street, Lynns Place, Queens Store Road
N4 Inner Relief Road Southbound Diversion
- N15 → N16 → R286 (The Mall) → R287 (Pearse Road) → N4 Junction S2
Local Diversions:
Lord Edward Street/Wine Street, Lynns Place, Queens Store Road access
- Upper John Street → Adelaide Street → Union Street
Pedestrian Crossing Affected
- Pedestrian crossing at Lord Edward Street and Finisklinn Road will be closed. Alternative crossing point Church Hill/Upper John Street Junction and Custom House Quay Junction
Temporary Traffic Lights Knappagh Road:
- R292 Knappagh Road (either side of the railway bridge) to maintain access to the bus station at this pinch point.
Monday 25 August and Wednesday 27 August – Friday 29 August (inclusive) (Phase 2B)
Lane Closures:
- N4 Inner Relief Road Southbound lanes
- N4 junction access at Upper John Street and Queens Store Road
N4 Inner Relief Road Southbound Diversion
- Same as Phase 2A
- N15 → N16 → R286 (The Mall) → R287 (Pearse Road) → N4 Junction S2
Local Diversions:
Upper John Street and Queens Store Road access
- Lord Edward/Wine Street → Adelaide Street → Queens Store Road → Upper John Street
Pedestrian Crossing Affected
- Pedestrian crossing at Upper John Street and Queens Store Road will be closed. Alternative crossing point Lord Edward Street and Finisklinn Road.
Temporary Traffic Lights Knappagh Road:
- R292 Knappagh Road (either side of the railway bridge) to maintain access to the bus station at this pinch point.
Access to Kingsbridge Private Hospital Monday 25th August to Friday 29August
- For Northbound travelling vehicles no diversion
- For Southbound travelling vehicles diversion route: N15 → N16 → R286 (The Mall) → R287 (Pearse Road) → Carraroe Roundabout (follow signs for “N4 Sligo” northbound) → N4 → N4 Summerhill Roundabout → N4 Inner Relief Road → Kingsbridge Private Hospital entrance
Temporary No Parking Zone – Wolfe Tone Street
- To facilitate traffic flow and emergency access, a temporary no parking zone will be in effect outside the following properties: (The zone will be clearly marked using Garda cones)
- 37–47 Wolfe Tone Street
- 11–17 Wolfe Tone Street
- 1–9 Knock Terrace
Alternative Parking for Permit Holders is located at the back car park of St. Michael’s Family Life Centre, Church Hill, Sligo. Please Note: This arrangement is available only for the duration of the works.
Public Notice
Sligo County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience during these essential infrastructure improvements.
For project updates please refer to: https://www.sligococo.ie/News/N4IRRPavementResurfacing/
SLIGO – DRUMCLIFFE AREA:
L-3305 Coolbeg
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-3305 from Drumcliff to Carney. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-3203 Ardtrasna
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-3203 at Ardtrasna. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-7223 Ballyconnell
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-7223 Ballyconnell. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-3205 & L-7121 Gortaderry
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-3205 & L-7121 at Gortaderry. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-3405 Tully
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-3405 Tully. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-34082 Clogher Graveyard
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-34082 at Clogher Graveyard. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-74281 Clogher Beg
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-74281 at Clogher Beg. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-3404 Lugnagall
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-3404 at Lugnagall. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
L-74031 Keelty
Road Surfacing works will be carried out on the L-74031 at Keelty. Temporary road closure and diversion will be in place. Local access will be provided.
Drainage & pothole repair works will be carried out at various locations across Sligo Drumcliff. Traffic Control will be in operation as required.
ENNISCRONE AREA:
Safe Routes to School – Enniscrone: Cliff Road & Main Street
Footpath upgrade works will be continuing throughout next week to complete the project along both Cliff Road and Main Street.
Traffic management will be in place at both locations with minimal disruption to traffic.
Drainage works will be carried out in Doonmadden on the L2302-0 (39) and L6304-0 (42). Traffic management will be in place, minor delays expected.
Pothole repair works will continue in the Enniscrone area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.
Drainage repair works will continue in the Enniscrone area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.
BALLYMOTE AREA:
Pothole repair works will continue in the Ballymote area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.
Drainage repair works will continue in the Ballymote area. Traffic control will be in operation, but no delays are expected.
SLIGO- STRANDHILL AREA:
Road Maintenance Drumaskibbole:
Restoration maintenance works will be carried out on the R 284 Drumaskibbole, traffic management will be in place, A 50km.hr speed limit will be in operation within the site. A temporary Road closure will be in place; local access will be provided.