Laois County Council

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  • Of the intention & decision to close the following roads at the following location Road: L-5595 Bordwell, Clough, Co. Laois

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

    Road: L-5595 Bordwell, Clough, Co. Laois

    From a point: Grantstown Cross Roads
    To a point: Bordwell Cross Roads

    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
    01/07/2019 08.00Hrs and 02/07/2019 18.00Hrs

    For the purposes of Drainage Works

    Alternative routes are outlined on the attached map below:

    Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
    Email ekenny@laoiscoco.ie

    Signed: Edmond Kenny
    On behalf of the Roads Authority

  • NOTIFICATION OF ROAD CLOSURE – L-7911 Killeshin Springhill Road

    Laois County Council wish to advise of the following of the intention & decision to close the following roads at the following location;

    Road: L-7911
    From a point: Killeshin Church
    To a point: L-3896 Rossmore Road

    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
    27/06/2019 08.00 Hrs and  18:00 Hrs

    For the purposes of Road Resurfacing Works

    Alternative routes are outlined on the attached map.

    Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
    Email 1 Pmcveigh@laoiscoco.ie
    Email 2 dcoss@laoiscoco.ie

  • Notification for the Temporary Road Closure in Rathdowney

    Notification for the Temporary Road Closure in Rathdowney
    Laois County Council wishes to advise of the intention & decision to close the following road at the following location

    Road:  R-435 Johnstown Glebe and Knockheel, Rathdowney

    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times

    28/05/2019 07:30 and 31/05/2019 7pm

    For the purposes of Emergency Road Works. See map below of alternative routes.

    Rathdowney Emergency Closure

    Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
    ddunne@laoiscoco.ie and copy the following ghooban@laoiscoco.ie & ekenny@laoiscoco.ie

     

     

  • POSITIVE TRAFFIC CONTROLS on N80 Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise

    Laois County Council wishes to advise of the use of Stop-Go Boards on N80 Mountmellick Road, Potlaoise.

    At the following location:

    Road: N80 Mountmellick Rd Portlaoise
    From a point: Irish Rail Entrance
    To a point: Ballyfin Rd

    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
    8am 28.05.19 and 6pm 15.07.19

     

    For the purposes of ducting to remove overhead power cables

    Please see  map.

     

     

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

     

  • Temporary Road Closure – Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny R435

    Laois County Council would like to advise motorists of a Temporary Road Closure at R435 Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny.

    Please refer to link below of traffic Management Plan for diversion routes.

    R435 Galmoy Diversion

    Any queries should be referred to Kilkenny County Council Roads Dept at 056 – 7794060.

  • Notice of Intention (Road Closures) – Heartlands Rally

    SECTION 75, ROADS ACT 1993
    (Road Regulations 1994)
    NOTICE OF INTENTION

    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 is intended to temporarily close the following roads in the vicinity of Ballyroan, Wolfhill, Luggacurren & Timahoe between 09.00a.m and 19.00 p.m. on 9th June, 2019. The closure is necessary to facilitate the Heartlands Rally for Laois Rally Sports Club. The following is a list of roads which are to be closed:-

    All Stages
    L- 6718, L-6719, L-6779, L-2778, L-7780, L-7797, L-7791, L-3850, L-3857, L-3856, L-3850, L-7853, L-3839, L-3840, L-7791, L-7797, L-3850, L-3857, L-3855, L-7853, L-78533, L-3856, L-3839, L-3840.

    Also Main Street, Portlaoise will be closed to vehicles from 18:00pm to 21:00pm on Saturday 8th June 2019 from the Courthouse to junction with Church Avenue. There will be no access onto Main Street from any vehicular lanes.

    The Laois Rally Sports Club will be erecting the appropriate signage and arranging manned points to divert traffic to the alternative route. Local access will be provided in emergencies. A map indicating the routes to be closed is provided below.

    Any person wishing to object to the proposed road closure should do so in writing to the Administrative Officer, Roads Section, Laois County Council, not later than 4.00 pm on Tuesday 28th May 2019.

    Map

     

  • Of the intention & decision to close the following road at the following locationRoad: N80 Mountmellick Rd PortlaoiseN80 closed to Northbound traffic only

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

    Road: N80 Mountmellick Rd Portlaoise
    N80 closed to Northbound traffic only

    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times
    From 8am – 20th May to 7pm – 15th of July

    For the purposes of

    THMGroup, on behalf of Laois County Council are commencing renewal works on the N80 between the Ballyfin road and Market Square.
    These works will require a Partial road closure on this stretch of road. This will allow one way traffic from the Mountmellick side entering the town.
    All traffic coming from Portlaoise will be required to follow theDetour from market square along the R445 and along the ring road by the School.
    Any traffic wishing to enter any shops, houses, services train station will have to follow detour to follow the one-way system.

    Diversion route in place as per map below:

    This will be in effect from Monday 20th of May.

    This lane closure will take place from 8.00am until 7.00pm each day.

    There will be a diversion Route in place at this time.

    These works are to provide services for upgrading and future proofing of the powerlines and street lighting on the N80.

    Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

    tmadden@laoiscoco.ie

    fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie

    Signed: On behalf of the Roads Authority

  • Japanese Knotweed

    Japanese Knotweed

    Japanese Knotweed and other non native invasive species are becoming an ever more increasing problem in Ireland. It has been reported that invasive species cost the Irish economy over €200 million annually and this figure is likely to rise into the future with both increasing awareness and efforts to prevent their spread.

    Japanese Knotweed is a robust perennial plant which grows rigorously with the potential to spread rapidly, growing up to 2-3m in one growing season. It has an underground rhizome system consisting of stems/roots that can stretch horizontally up to 7 meters and it can grow almost anywhere as it can tolerate extreme conditions such as low temperatures, acidic soils and waterlogged/saline environments.

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  • Use of Disabled Parking Spaces

    Use of Disabled Parking Spaces

    Use of Disabled Parking Spaces

    It is an offence to park in a designated Disabled Bay without displaying a valid Disabled Parking Permit.   Where illegal parking in a disabled person’s bay is detected, a member of An Garda Siochána or a Traffic Warden employed by a the local authority can issue a Fixed Charge Notice.

    The person liable to be prosecuted for the offence has the option, in lieu of going to court, of making a fixed charge payment in the amount of €150 within 28 days from issue of the Notice or to pay that amount increased by 50%, i.e. a fixed charge in the amount of €225 within the next 28 day period.  If no payment is received within 56 days, court prosecution proceedings are initiated.

    The Disabled Parking Permit must only be used by the person to whom it is issued. The vehicle on which it is displayed must be parked to facilitate access by the holder, whose name and photograph are displayed on the card. Any abuse / misuse will result in its immediate withdrawal by the issuing authority.

    Laois County Council do not tolerate abuses of these spaces and enforce the Bye-Laws accordingly.

     

     

     

  • Road Closure – Main Street, Portlaoise

    SECTION 75, ROADS ACT 1993
    (Road Regulations 1994)

    In accordance with the provisions of Section 75 of the above Act and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994, Laois County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to temporarily close Main Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

    Works are scheduled to take place from Monday, 18th February 2019 to Wednesday 20th February 2019 from 8pm to 6am (Night Closure) to facilitate gas works.

    Access for residents will be accommodated where possible. Diversions will be clearly signposted.

    A map of the diversion route is available for inspection at below and in Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise.

    Main St Portlaoise

  • Laois County Council Draft Noise Action Plan 2019-2022

    Laois County Council invites submissions from the public on the draft Noise Action Plan 2019-2022, prepared under SI No. 140 of 2006, to address noise from major transport sources.
    This is a strategic plan to address noise from major roads in Laois. The plan excludes noise from domestic activities, noise created by neighbours, noise at workplaces or noise inside a means of transport or due to military activities in military areas.
    The main purpose of the plan is to inform and consult the public about exposure to noise from major roads and the corrective measures that may be considered to address these issues.
    The draft plan and associated maps will be available for inspection at the following locations for a period not less than four weeks beginning on the date of publication of this notice:

    Roads Section, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise (during normal working days from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m).

    The full plan may also be accessed on the Laois County Council website www.laois.ie.

    LCC NoiseActionPlan 2019-2022- Draft

    Appendix VII Proposed Noise Information Sheet

    Appendix VI- Road Night

    Appendix VI- Road Day

    Appendix VI Rail_OutsideAgglom_PDFMaps_Lnight

    Appendix VI Rail_OutsideAgglom_PDFMaps_Lden

    Appendix VI- Priority Noise Areas

    Submissions or observations on the draft plan are invited from the general public. These submissions may be made in writing to :
    Administrative Officer, Roads Section, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois or by email to roadsadmin@laoiscoco.ie up to and including 1st March 2019.

  • Notification of Positive Traffic Controls – Portarlington

    Laois County Council wishes to advise of the use of Temporary Traffic Lights at R419 on the pedestrian crossing near Supervalu and R420 on the pedestrian crossing outside Portarlington Credit Union (see attached map below).
    ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times:

    30/11/2018 09:30am to 4pm.

    For the purposes of road surface maintenance.

    Please see map below.

     

    Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
    dlalor@laoiscoco.ie  and copy the following fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie