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Motorists in Kildare are being advised to plan ahead as a series of overnight roadworks and junction closures are scheduled to take place on sections of the M4 motorway and M9 motorway this week.
According to a notice issued by An Garda Síochána, traffic management systems will be in operation during off-peak hours, with a number of junctions fully closed at different times between 10pm and 6am.
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Closures will take place on Tuesday, April 21, with Junction 7 on the M4 westbound shut between 10pm and 6am.
The following night, Wednesday, April 22, will see the eastbound side of Junction 7 closed during the same hours.
On Thursday, April 23, Junction 7 will again be closed in phases, with westbound access restricted from 10pm to 1am and eastbound closures in place from 1am to 6am.
The final scheduled works will take place on Friday, April 24, when Junction 2 on the M9 southbound will be closed overnight from 10pm to 6am.
Gardaí have confirmed that clearly signposted diversion routes will be in place for all affected areas.
Drivers are being urged to allow additional travel time, follow all temporary signage and exercise caution when travelling near the works.
The closures form part of essential roadworks aimed at maintaining and improving key transport routes in the region.
Motorists are thanked for their patience and cooperation while the works are carried out.
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