UPDATE: Severe traffic restrictions in the centre of Carlow town
The derelict buildings at the top of Barrack Street that are scheduled to be demolished
Severe traffic restrictions have been put in place in the centre of Carlow town this evening around the derelict buildings at the top of Barrack Street, opposite Shamrock Plaza and Carpenter’s Funeral Home. Affected areas include Barrack Street, Tullow Street, Staplestown Road and Pollerton Road.
The following is an update from cllr Fintan Phelan:
'Following the issuing of a Dangerous Structure Notice on a building located at Shamrock Square, and in the interest of public safety, the following temporary traffic restrictions have been implemented as a precautionary measure:
Right Turn lanes have been closed at Shamrock Square. No access to Upper Tullow Street at this junction when travelling from either Green lane or Staplestown Road and no access to Staplestown Road when travelling from Barrack Street. Diversions are in place.
Traffic on Upper Tullow Street may only turn left or travel straight at the Junction of Shamrock Square and travel in the direction of Green Lane or Staplestown Road, No Right Turn onto Barrack Street. Diversions are in place.
The Traffic lights are working and all road users should obey the traffic signals.
The pedestrian crossings on Staplestown Road and Green lane are closed. Please obey footpath closed signage and barriers. Pedestrian movement is only via Pedestrian crossing on Barrack Street and Upper Tullow street. No pedestrians are permitted to access the fenced off area or enter the road carriage way.
The public is advised to follow all on-site signage and obey the traffic light signals.
The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates your cooperation during this period of essential safety work. We are working as quickly as we can to resolve this issue and appreciate the your support in the implementation of these measures to keep everyone safe.'
