Busy Portlaoise road set to close temporarily for works next week

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The temporary closure is taking place for resurfacing works.

A section of a very busy Portlaoise road is due to close temporarily for works next week.

Laois County Council has announced plans to close the Ridge Road between the roundabouts at Esker Hills and St Brigid’s Place from Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21 from 9.15am to 6pm.

The road, which is particularly busy in the morning and evening, is being temporarily closed for resurfacing works.

“Laois County Council wishes to advise of the intention and decision to temporarily close the following road at the following location: Road: L-2120 Ridge Rd, & L-6315 Park View, Portlaoise, Co. Laois,” the Council said in a notification.

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Resurfacing works will be carried out daily on the busy Portlaoise Road | Laois Co Co

The said the road will be closing from the mini-roundabout with Millview Road mini-roundabout to Esker Hills Estate to the mini-roundabout to St. Brigid’s Place/Dr Murphy Place.

The Council said any objections or observations can be emailed to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]

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