Author: laois roads

On Tuesday 9^th June, Laois County Council will re-introduce enforcement measures for time limited parking in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick. From Tuesday 9^th June, where parking signs provide for time limited parking (in most cases 2hr time limits), vehicles parked in excess of the signed time limits will be at risk of fixed penalty notices.

The reintroduction of time limited parking will facilitate increased turnover of spaces in town centres, supporting local businesses and coinciding with the commencement of Phase Two of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.

This public notice pertains to parking time limits only. No public parking fees will apply until the commencement of Phase 3 (29^th June) of the Roadmap and further notice will issue in that regard in the coming weeks.

Of the intention & decision to close the following roads at the following location

Road: L-21210 Cappagh North, Portlaoise

From a point: Junction with L-2110
To a point: End of Cul-de-Sac

ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
4/06 /2020 08.00Hrs and 4/06 /2020 18.00Hrs

For the purposes of Road Resurfacing Works

Alternative routes are outlined on the attached map. (below)

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

squinn@laoiscoco.ie

wwilkinson@laoiscoco.ie

john.walsh@Kilsaran.ie

Signed: On behalf of the Roads Authority

ROADS ACT 1993

(Road Regulations 1994)

M7/M8 Motorway – Proposed Roadworks / Lane Restrictions

In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994, Laois County Council hereby serves notice that it proposes to implement slip lane (merge and diverge ramps) and roundabout closures on the M7 motorway at Junction 18 (Portlaoise), Junction 21 (Borris in Ossory) and the M8 Motorway at Junction 3 (Rathdowney), during the period 24^th June 2020 to 30^th October 2020 to facilitate roundabout repair works. A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

The works at the roundabout will involve slip lane motorway closures, with traffic directed along the diversion routes. Local traffic will be facilitated under a stop/go system at each roundabout. The works locations are as follows:

• Junction 18, M7, Eastbound Roundabout
• Junction 21, M7, Eastbound and Westbound Roundabouts
• Junction 3, M8, Northbound and Southbound Roundabouts

Maps of the diversion routes are available for inspection at www.laois.ie and Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise.

M7M8 Diversion Routes

Temporary Suspension of Enforcement Measures for Paid Parking Bye-Laws in County Laois

Further to previous notice in relation to the above, Laois County Council is extending the temporary suspension of the enforcement of parking bye-laws for the period Tuesday 19^th May to Monday 29^th June 2020 (both dates in inclusive).

In effect this provides that, in the period specified, there will be no monetary charges applicable to car parking in car parking areas operated by Laois County Council in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick.

This decision is taken to support the phased reopening of business and society as recently set out by Government, and as part of our local collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This temporary suspension relates to paid parking only and does not relate to other parking offences such as unauthorised parking on footpaths, in loading bays or in disabled parking bays, parking on double yellow lines etc. Enforcement of such offences will continue, as required, further to the provisions of Road Traffic Regulations and will be enforced by An Garda Síochána and Laois County Council Traffic Wardens.

Your cooperation in this regard is appreciated.

Laois County Council is pleased to advise that both the Triogue Linear Park and Pairc an Phobail Portlaoise will re-open on Monday 11th May 2020.

Play and other equipment in the parks will not be accessible in line with current social distancing guidelines.

We ask that when using the parks, you do so mindful of other amenity users and ensure that you continue to practice physical distancing and hygiene etiquette.

We ask for your cooperation and assistance in this regard.

Temporary Suspension of Enforcement Measures for Paid Parking Bye-Laws in County Laois

Further to previous notice in relation to the above, Laois County Council is extending the temporary suspension of the enforcement of parking bye-laws for the period Wednesday 6^th May 2020 to Monday 18^th May 2020 (both dates in inclusive). In effect this provides that, in the period specified, there will be no monetary charges applicable to car parking in car parking areas operated by Laois County Council in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick.

This decision is taken to support social distancing, reduce cash/coin transactions, recognises reduced demand for medium/long term car parking and is geared to assist in the local, collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This temporary suspension relates to paid parking only and does not relate to other parking offences such as unauthorised parking, on footpaths, in loading bays or in disabled parking bays, parking on double yellow lines etc. Enforcement of such offences will continue, as required, further to the  provisions of Road Traffic Regulations.

Extension of Temporary Suspension of Enforcement Measures for Paid Parking Bye-Laws in County Laois

Further to previous notice in relation to the above, Laois County Council is extending the temporary suspension of the enforcement of parking bye-laws for the period Friday 17^th April 2020 to Tuesday 5^th May 2020 (both dates in inclusive). In effect this provides that, in the period specified, there will be no monetary charges applicable to car parking in car parking areas operated by Laois County Council in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick.

This decision is taken to support social distancing, reduce cash/coin transactions, recognises reduced demand for medium/long term car parking and is geared to assist in the local, collective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This temporary suspension relates to paid parking only and does not relate to other parking offences such as unauthorised parking, on footpaths, in loading bays or in disabled parking bays, parking on double yellow lines etc. Enforcement of such offences will continue, as required, further to the  provisions of Road Traffic Regulations and enforceable by Traffic Wardens and An Garda Síochána.

Due to the latest COVID-19 restrictions, with effect from Monday 30th March 2020 until further notice, it will not be possible to contact Laois County Council’s Roads Section by phone. Contact should be made by email only to roadsadmin@laoiscoco.ie

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard.

Please be advised that following the most recent announcement by Government in relation to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, Pairc and Phobail and Triogue Linear Park Portlaoise will be closed to the public with effect from this evening, Saturday 28^th March 2020 until further notice.

Laois County Council wishes to advise of the use of STOP-GO BOARD(s) at the following location: N80 Kyletalesha

Road: N80
From a point: Kyletalesha waste facility junction
To a point: 1km North

ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
27/03/2020 08:00

For the purposes of Road Repairs

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to: kmanning@laoiscoco.ie & fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie

Temporary Suspension of Enforcement Measures for Paid Parking Bye-Laws in County Laois

Laois County Council is temporarily suspending the enforcement of parking bye-laws in the period Friday 20^th March, 2020 to Friday 17^th April, 2020 inclusive. In effect this provides that, in the period specified, there will be no monetary charges applicable to car parking in car parking areas operated by Laois County Council in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick.

This decision is taken to support social distancing, reduce cash/coin transactions, recognises reduced demand for medium/long term car parking and is geared to assist in the local, collective response to the Covid 19 pandemic.

This temporary suspension relates to paid parking only and does not relate to other parking offences such as unauthorised parking, on footpaths, in loading bays or in disabled parking bays, parking on double yellow lines etc. Enforcement of such offences will continue, as required, further to the  provisions of Road Traffic Regulations.

Laois County Council wishes to advise of the use of Temporary Traffic Lights

At the following location:

Road: N80 approximately 2 km south of Simmons Cross
From a point: 100m North of Junction with L3978
To a point: 200m south of Junction with L3979

ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
08:00 – Thursday 27/02/2020 to 17:00 Hrs Fri 06/03/20

For the purposes of Drainage & Ducting Installation at Junction

Please see attached map.

TM

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to: dreynolds@laoiscoco.ie & jadunne@laoiscoco.ie