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Laois County Council’s Severe Weather Crisis Management Team met today at 10.30am and 14.30pm. The meeting was attended by An Garda Siochana, HSE, Midlink Motorway Services and all Laois County Council affected services such as Roads, Water Services, Housing, PPN, Fire Services and Civil Defence.
There is a current Orange status warning for County Laois but weather conditions are anticipated to get considerably worse, and by 4pm tomorrow a Red status warning will be in effect.

The following actions were agreed at the meeting.
The Severe Weather Coordination Centre has been established in Laois County Council with representatives from Laois County Council, An Garda Siochana and Health Services Executive basing their response teams in Aras an Chontae.
Please be advised if you require the assistance of the emergency services please dial 999. The local number for the Severe Weather Communication Centre is 1890837273. Emergency shelter is available on request.

At present all our national roads and motorway routes remain open, however motorists should exercise caution. Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures has made conditions on all other routes hazardous.
The following road is closed, R440 from the Cattle Mart on Rushin Road , Mountrath to Kinnitty Village (exact location available from Offaly County until further notice.

R440RoadClosure

The R430 from Graiguecullen to Abbeyleix is extremely hazardous. Motorists are strongly advised to use alternative routes.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for information and advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions affecting homeowners, businesses, farming community etc.

Please also check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

Laois has experienced much heavier snow than expected. Up to 10 inches of snow is reported to have fallen in parts of the County.

We have been salting and ploughing since 3am and have focused on Priority 1 routes including N77, N78, N80, R445 Portlaoise to Portarlington and the old N7 & N8 through the County, salting and ploughing operations are continuing.
Laois Co Co recommends that extreme caution be exercised when travelling in these extremely hazardous conditions.

We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions.

Please check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

Due to the upcoming Snow-Ice Weather Event, Laois County Council has arranged for supplies of grit and salt to be made available at the following locations:

Salt Supply Locations:

Donaghmore Workhouse,
Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse,
Castletown Water Treatment Plant,
Camross Village,
Kiln Lane Mountrath,
Durrow RC Church,
Ballacolla GAA field,
Errill RC Church,
Clough Village,
Mountmellick Council Depot,
Clonaslee Village,
Abbeyleix Council Depot,
Portarlington, Council Depot, Link Road,
Stradbally, Council Depot, Main Street,
Graiguecullen, Council Depot, Sleaty Road.

Grit Supply Locations:

Donaghmore Workhouse
Borris-in-Ossory Courthouse
Mountmellick Council Depot
Clonaslee Village
Rosenallis
Ballyfin Grave Yard
Clonminam Ind Estate
Abbeyleix Council Depot
Ballinakill – Layby beside Cattle Mart
Portarlington, Council Depot, Link Road,
Stradbally, Council Depot, Main Street,
Graiguecullen, Council Depot, Sleaty Road
Coolrain, Ballickmoyler (Chip Depot, Opposite SB Steel, on the N80).

View map by clicking on the link Snow Ice Severe Weather Grit Salt Map 2018

Quantities required for individual use:

A 1kg bag of salt is enough to treat 25 metres of 2 metre wide footpath. Salt usage should be limited to footpaths, driveways etc.
1 tonne of grit should be enough to cover 3km of roadway assuming 100grammes per square metre.

Also, due to the predicted severe weather, Laois County Council and Offaly County Council will be closing the R440 from the Cattle Mart on Rushin Road , Mountrath to an area close to Kinnitty Village (exact details available from Offaly County Council) from today 27/2/2018 until further notice.
View map here R440RoadClosure

Laois County Council ask all road users to pay particular attention to the conditions in which they are driving and should conditions deteriorate we advise that you do not make any unnecessary journeys.
We would ask the public to check https://www.winterready.ie/en for advice on how to deal with potential adverse weather conditions. Please check on the elderly and isolated neighbours and friends and ensure they have adequate stocks of food and fuel.

For Further Information please visit www.laois.ie and www.winteready.ie

Temporary Road Closure on R440 Between Mountrath and Kinnity

due to forecasted severe weather event.  See link to map.

R440RoadClosure

Local Access only

Date: 27/02/2018 from 16.30 until Further Notice

Observations (if any) should be faxed to 057 8674382 or email nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie; tmadden@laoiscoco.ie

Stop-Go Boards will be in use at the following location:

Ballymacken Estate

Road: N80

From a point: Saw Mills

To a point:  Approximately 3km East of Saw Mills heading towards Stradbally

Date & Time:

26/02/2018  09:00  and  17:00  27/02/2018

For the purposes of: Hedge Cutting

(Please see map below)

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

tmadden@laoiscoco.ie; nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie; fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie

TTMP LSCCCD2302

Stop/Go Boards will be in use at the following location:

Durrow, Co. Laois

Road: N77

From a point:  See TTMP (below)

To a point:

Date and Time:

26/02/2018   9:00   and   17:00  27/02/2018

For the purposes of:  Surveying Works

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to

tmadden@laoiscoco.ie; nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie; fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie

TTMP KRNOCD2002 N77 Durrow, Laois

Stop/Go Boards in use at the following location:

Simmons Mill/Cross

Road: N78/N80

on 22/02/2018   from  07.30 to 17:00 hrs

Observations (if any) should be faxed to 057 8674382 or by email to nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie

Simmons Cross Map

Temporary Traffic Lights in use at the following location:

Road:  R428

From Ballykilcavan to Blackford Bridge

ON the following dates & times:

20/02/2018  09:00 hrs – 16:30 to 23/02/2018  09.30 – 16.30 hrs (3 days)

For the purposes of: Hedge Cutting

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

dcoss@laoiscoco.ie; jgriffin@laoiscoco.ie

At the following Location:

Twomey Terrace, Mountmellick

Closure of outbound lane, diverting traffic back up around to Pattisons Estate. No disruption to N80.

ON the 20/02/18 between 12 pm and 5 pm

For the purpose of:  ESB Works to install mini pillar and ducting

Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

tmadden@laoiscoco.ie; nsweeney@laoiscoco.ie; fnasiem@laoiscoco.ie

TTMP KLSCF1902 Mountmellick Diversion (Map)

Under the following Road Traffic Acts / Regulations
Section 37 of the Road Traffic Act , 1994, Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 637 of 2006) & Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 638 of 2006)

Laois County Council wishes to advise of the use of
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC LIGHTS

At the following location: Mountmellick

Road: N80

From a point near Hinch’s Garage, Mountmellick

To a point 150m on the Tullamore side.

For the re-building of a wall.
BETWEEN the following dates Date: 19/02/18 08:00hrs & 23/02/18 18:00hrs

Observations (if any) should be faxed to 057 8674382
Signed: Farhan Nasiem, A/Senior Executive Engineer, Roads Design

ROADS CLOSED to public traffic to allow for construction of speed ramp outside Schoil Bhride Primary School Harpurs Lane, Knockmay, Portlaoise. Access for residents will be accommodated where possible. Diversions will be clearly signposted.

At the Following locations:

Road:  Harpurs Lane, Portlaoise

From at Point: Junction with N80, Mountmelick Rd, Portlaoise

To a Point: Junction with Knockmay Link Road

BETWEEN the following dates & times

08:00 on Thursday 15th of February 2018 to 17:00 on Thursday 15th of February 2018

 For the purpose of:

Construction of Speed Ramp

 Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:

Tom Regan tregan@clancy.ie

squinn@laoiscoco.ie

Traffic management plan Harpers Lane Portlaoise (map)

Stop-Go Signs at the following Location:

Portlaoise Road: N77 Abbeyleix Road – Portlaoise

From a point: 100m North of Roundabout at O’Moore Park

To a point:  120m North of Roundabout at O’Moore Park

Between the following dates:

14/2/18 10:00hrs and 14/2/18 18:00hrs

Observations (if any) should be faxed to 057 8674382 or by email: tmadden@laoiscoco.ie