Limerick motorists advised of 12-month road closure
LIMERICK motorists are being advised of a 12-month road closure due to construction works in the city.
The diversions are in place from this Wednesday January 4, 2023 until Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
Traffic will be suspended on Meat Market Lane from its junction with Mary Street to its junction with Sheep Street.
Traffic will also be suspended on Pedestrian Lane from its junction with Athlunkard Street to its junction with Meat Market Lane.
Limerick City and County Council have stated that local access for properties on Meat Market Lane and Pedestrian Lane for Residents will be maintained where possible.
Pedestrian access to footpaths will be maintained at all times, local diversions will be in operation via Athlunkard Street and Sheep Street and emergency service vehicle access will be available at all times.
The decision was made by LCCC to close the roads to facilitate the construction of eight new residential units at Meat Market Lane and Sheep Street.
The development will consist of five three-bedroomed, two-storey duplex houses and a further three, two-bedroomed, duplex apartments.