Clonmany road to close at night during work to replace water mains
The work is to replace more than 600 metres of old water mains which are susceptible to regular bursts
A road in the Clonmany area will be closed at night during more than two months of work to replace water mains.
The L1551 from the Clonmany Fireplace Centre past Urris GAA Club to St Columba’s Church in Straid is to be closed at night from the commencement of the works at the end of November. The work in Straid to replace more than 600 metres of old water mains which are susceptible to regular bursts and high levels of leakage is due to be completed in February.
Uisce Éireann says the road will be reopened daily from 7am until 7pm and will be open every weekend. The road will be reopened for the Christmas holiday period. A sign-posted diversion and a traffic light system will be in place in Straid along the L-155 for the duration of the works.
The works may involve some short-term water interruptions. Uisce Éireann says customers will be given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned interruptions.
Earlier this year approximately 150 metres of old water mains were replaced with modern pipes in nearby Gaddyduff.
The replacement of water mains in the Clonmany area follows ongoing issues with supply in recent years. Uisce Éireann’s networks regional lead Patricia Lowry said: “We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption to the local people. These works are essential to ensure Straid’s security of supply now and into the future, with the long-term benefits far outweighing any short-term inconvenience. We thank the community for their patience and cooperation.”