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PROJECT: TUAM TOWN WATER DISTRIBUTION AND MAIN DRAINAGE STAGE 2

REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 117

Date: 5^th June – 8^th June 2012

Sun Street: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards the Sun Street Bridge with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

Stockwell Road: Pipelaying works will continue this week on the Stockwell Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact our Public Liaison Officer on 086-8585114 or 093-42350 from the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours our Emergency phone can be contacted on 086-8585114

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 116

Date: 21^st May – 25^th May 2012

Sun Street: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards the Sun Street Bridge with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

Vicar Street: Road resurfacing will be ongoing this week. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Stockwell Road: Pipelaying works will continue this week on the Stockwell Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 115

Date: 21^st May – 25^th May 2012

Ballymote Road: Works will continue this week on the Ballymote Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Sun Street: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards the Sun Street Bridge with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

Millstream Park: Works will continue this week in Millstream Park. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Dublin Road: Road resurfacing will be ongoing this week. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Shop Street: Road resurfacing works will take place on Friday 25^th May. There will be a road closure in operation. There will be a diversion in place down the new o’ Toole’s road.

Stockwell Road: Pipelaying works will commence this week on the Stockwell Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 114

Date: 14^th May – 19^th May 2012

Egan’s Lane: Works will continue this week on Egan’s Lane. There will be a road closure in operation. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Ballymote Road: Works will continue this week on the Ballymote Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Sun Street: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards the Sun Street Bridge with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

Millstream Park: Works will commence this week in Millstream Park. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 112

Date: 30^th April – 4^th May 2012

Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road near the Ballymote Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Gilmartin Road: Road resurfacing will be ongoing this week near the N17 junction. There will be a lane closure in operation. Traffic from the N17 will be diverted down Church View.

Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards College Green Estate with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 111

Date: 23^rd April – 27^th April 2012

Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road near the Ballymote Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Dublin Road: Road resurfacing will be completed on Wednesday from Supermacs to the Stockwell Road Junction. There will be a road closure for the day.

Dunmore Road (Inner): Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards College Green Estate with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

Dunmore Road (Outer): There will be a road closure on Monday night at Slievedarragh from 7pm to 6am. There will be a diversion in place. Traffic from the town will be diverted out the Birmingham Road. Traffic from Dunmore will be diverted at Aghlisk.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 110

Date: 16^th April – 20^th April 2012

Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road near the Ballymote Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Foster Place: Road resurfacing to be completed in this section this week.

Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week from Egan’s Garage out towards College Green Estate with a lane closure and traffic lights in place for the duration of the works.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 107

Date: 23^th March – 30^th March 2012

Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street near Sun Street Bridge. A lane closure is in operation. There are traffic lights in place.

Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

Fairgreen Heights: Tarmac to be completed in this section

Church View: Road block will be in place for one/two day to complete final layer tarmac and white-lining, local access will be maintained. Diversion via Gilmartin road/Foster Place.

Reservoir: Landscaping ongoing and works to replace roof slabs starting this week.

Dunmore road: lane closure with traffic lights in place for works to continue from Egan’s Garage out towards College green estate.

Curragh Park: Works continuing from Curragh Park along river to connect with new main laid across river from Parkmore estate.

N17: Tie-ins and kerbing and footpaths on-going

Bishop St: One day weekend works to be completed Saturday 24^th to repair damaged pipe.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 106 Date: 20^th March – 23^rd March 2012

Tuam Town

Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street near Sun Street Bridge. A lane closure is in operation. There are traffic lights in place.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 105 Date: 12^th March – 16^th March 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Works are to continue this week from Monday to Thursday at night from 7pm-7am. There will be a lane closure in operation with flagmen on duty.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street at Sun Street Bridge. A lane closure is in operation. There are traffic lights in place.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 104 Date: 5^th March – 9^th March 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Works are to continue this week from Monday to Thursday at night from 7pm-7am. There will be a lane closure in operation with flagmen on duty.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive. There is also a lane closure in operation at Egan’s Garage with flagmen in place.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 103 Date: 27^th February – 2^nd March 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Works are to continue this week from Monday to Thursday at night from 7pm-7am. There will be a lane closure in operation with flagmen on duty.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive. There is also a lane closure in operation at Egan’s Garage with flagmen in place.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road between the Burke Road and the Birmingham Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 102 Date: 20^th January – 26^th February 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Works are to continue this week from Monday to Wednesday during the day from the Weir Road junction to the Gilmartin Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with southbound traffic diverted around Church View and the Gilmartin Road. There will also be works on Saturday from 7am-7pm. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works are now completed on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. The road is now reopened to traffic.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road between the Burke Road and the Birmingham Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 101 Date: 13^th February – 19^th February 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Works are to continue this week on Monday and Tuesday during the day from the Weir Road junction to the Gilmartin Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with southbound traffic diverted around Church View and the Gilmartin Road. Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works will continue this week on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. A road closure is in operation. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Drum. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road between the Burke Road and the Birmingham Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will continue in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 100 Date: 6^th February – 12^th February 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works will continue this week on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. A road closure is in operation. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Cuilbeg. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Barrack Street: Works will continue on Barrack Street this week with a road closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be a diversion route down Liam Mellows Street for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road between the Burke Road and the Birmingham Road. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Fairgreen Heights: Works will commence in Fairgreen Heights this week. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 99 Date: 30^th January – 5^th February 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works will continue this week on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. A road closure is in operation. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Cuilbeg. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Barrack Street: Works will continue on Barrack Street this week with a road closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be a diversion route down Liam Mellows Street for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road near the Burke Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 98 Date: 23^rd January – 29^th January 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works will continue this week on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. A road closure is in operation. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works will continue this week on the Birmingham Road at Cuilbeg. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Barrack Street: Works will commence on Barrack Street this week with a road closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be a diversion route down Liam Mellows Street for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty.
Dublin Road Estate: Works are taking place in the Dublin Road Estate with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Dunmore Road: Works will continue this week on the Dunmore Road near the Burke Road junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Weir Road: Works will continue this week on the Weir Road near the N17 junction. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 97 Date: 16^th January – 22^nd January 2012

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Bishop Street: Works will continue this week on Bishop Street from Market Square to the entrance to the Cathedral. A road closure is in operation. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians.
Sun Street: Works will continue this week on Sun Street from Curragh Park to the junction with the Birmingham Road. A road closure is in operation. A diversion route is in place around Parkview Drive.
Birmingham Road: Works are commencing on Wednesday on the Birmingham Road at Cuilbeg. There will be a lane closure in operation with traffic lights/ flagmen in operation.
Church View: Works will continue on Church View this week at the railway gates with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Dublin Road Estate: Works are taking place in the Dublin Road Estate with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.

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Report for Week No96 - W/E 6^th January 2012.

Tuam Town

Bishop Street will close on the 04-01-2012 with an alternative route available.
Works are ongoing on Church View from the junction with St Enda's Avn. to the railway gates. Traffic lights are in place.
Works are ongoing on Dublin Road Estate.
Works are ongoing on the Dunmore Road at Forty Acres. Traffic lights are in place.
24 Hour Weekend Working on the N17 is scheduled to re-commence on Friday 13-01-2012.

Athenry Town

Majority of works complete, site tidy up underway.

REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 93 Date: 19^th December – 22^nd December 2011

Tuam Town

N17: No Weekend 24 hour this weekend. Weekend works will commence again on the 13^th January.
Parkview Drive: There will be a road closure in place at Parkview Drive this week. Local access will be maintained.
Church View: Works will continue on Church View this week with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen/ traffic lights in use for the duration of the works.
Dublin Road: Works are taking place on the Dublin Road between Toberjarlath Road junction and the Athenry Road junction. There is a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works are taking place on the Dunmore Road at Forty Acres with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 92 Date: 12^th December – 16^th December 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: No Weekend 24 hour this weekend. Weekend works will commence again after Christmas.
Curragh Park: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: There will be a lane closure in place at Parkview Drive this week. Local access will be maintained.
Church View: Works will continue on Church View this week with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen/ traffic lights in use for the duration of the works.
Dublin Road: Works are taking place on the Dublin Road with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works are taking place on the Dunmore Road at Slievedarragh with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.

ATHENRY TOWN

Works will continue on McDonalds Lane this week. This will be the last street in Athenry Town to be completed.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 91 Date: 5^th December – 9^th December 2011

Tuam Town

N17: No Weekend 24 hour this weekend. Weekend works will commence again after Christmas.
Curragh Park: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: There will be a road closure in place at Parkview Drive this week. Local access will be maintained.
Church View: Works will continue on Church View this week with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen/ traffic lights in use for the duration of the works.
Dublin Road: Works are taking place on the Dublin Road with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.
Dunmore Road: Works are taking place on the Dunmore Road at Slievedarragh with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Cross Street this week with a road closure in operation. Works will then commence on McDonalds Lane and this will be the last street in Athenry Town to be completed.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 90 Date: 28^th November – 2^nd December 2011

Tuam Town

N17: No Weekend 24 hour this weekend. Weekend works will commence again after Christmas.
Curragh Park: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park. Local access will be maintained.
St. Enda’s Avenue/Church View: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue/ Church View this week with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Toberjarlath Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Dublin Road: Works are taking place on the Dublin Road with a lane closure in place. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Cross Street this week with a road closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 89 Date: 21^st November – 27^th November 2011

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge and on the Milltown Road.
Curragh Park: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.
St. Enda’s Avenue/Church View: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue/ Church View this week with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Toberjarlath Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Bridge Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 88 Date: 14^th November – 20^th November 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place at Curragh Park bridge. Local access to Curragh Park will be maintained.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Toberjarlath Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will continue on Bridge Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 87 Date: 7^th November – 13^th November 2011

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane. There will be diversion signs in place at Loughgeorge.
Bishop Street: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park bridge. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. A road closure is in operation. Local access will be maintained.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Bridge Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO.: 86 Date: 1^st November – 4^th November 2011

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Bishop Street: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park bridge. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. There will be a lane closure in operation. Local access will be maintained.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Bridge Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 85 Date: 24^th October-27^th October 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Bishop Street: There will be a lane closure in place at Curragh Park. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. There will be a lane closure in operation. Local access will be maintained.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will continue on Clarke Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 84 Date: 17^th October-21^st October 2011

Tuam Town

N17: Weekend 24 hour work will continue this Friday at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Toberjarlath Road with a road closure in place. Local access will be maintained.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. There will be a lane closure in operation. Local access will be maintained.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

Athenry Town

The main town works will continue on Clarke Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 83 Date: 10^th October-14^th October 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: No works this week. 24 hour weekend work will begin on the Friday 14^th October at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
St. Enda’s Avenue: Works will continue on St. Enda’s Avenue with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Athenry Road (Town side of Dublin Road Estate) with a road closure in place. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Parkview Drive: Works will continue this week on Parkview Drive. There will be a lane closure in operation. Local access will be maintained.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will commence on Clarke Street this week with a lane closure in operation.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 82 Date: 3^rd October-7^th October 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: No works this week. 24 hour weekend work will begin on the Friday 14^th October at 8pm and will continue right through to 6am on Monday morning. Lengthy traffic delays are expected as traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
Cloontooa Road: Works will continue on the Cloontooa Road with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be flagmen on duty for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Athenry Road (Town side of Toberjarlath Road) with a road closure in place. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Parkview Drive: Works will commence this week on Parkview Drive. There will be a lane closure in operation and there will be temporary traffic lights in operation.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will continue on Northgate Street this week with local access being maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 81 Date: 26^th September – 30^th September 2011

TUAM TOWN:

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 South, from the Westwing Restaurant towards the entrance to the Coca Cola plant. A single lane system with traffic lights will be in operation each evening for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:30 approximately. Two-way traffic will recommence each morning.
Bishop Street: The road between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park will remain closed this week. Access to the Cathedral and O’Toole’s Supervalu is being maintained via Market Square. One-way access is also available from the Dunmore Road to the Supervalu carpark, via a temporary access road that has been opened across from the entrance to Curragh Park. All footpaths remain open to pedestrians.
St. Enda’s Terrace: Works on will commence on St.Enda’s Terrace this week. This work will be carried out at night, in order to avoid traffic issues at the junction with Churchview. Traffic lights will be in operation between the hours of 20:00 – 06:30 for the duration of the works, with two-way traffic being reinstated each morning.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Athenry Road (Town side of Dublin Road Estate) with a road closure in place. An alternative route is available and signposted.

ATHENRY TOWN:

Northgate Street: Northgate Street is currently closed while the new watermain is being laid from the Centra Car Park to the Town Centre. Alternative routes are available and have been clearly signposted.
Abbey Row: Archaeological excavations are at an advanced stage on Abbey Row resulting in the closure of the road at present. Alternative routes have been signposted.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 80 Date: 19^th September – 23^rd September 2011

Tuam Town

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 near the Burke Road junction. Flagmen will be in operation for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:30 approximately.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
Cloontooa Road: Works will continue on the Cloontooa Road with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Athenry Road (Town side of Toberjarlath Road) with a road closure in place. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will continue on Northgate Street this week with local access being maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 79 Date: 12^th September – 16^th September 2011

TUAM TOWN

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 near the Burke Road junction. Flagmen will be in operation for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:00 approximately.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
Cloontooa Road: Works will commence this week on the Cloontooa Road (commencing at the junction with Gilmartin Road) with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. There will be temporary traffic lights in operation for the duration of the works.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place on the Athenry Road (Town side of Toberjarlath Road) with a road closure in place. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place, Church View & Gilmartin Road.

ATHENRY TOWN

The main town works will continue on Northgate Street this week with local access being maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 78 Date: 5^th September – 9^th September 2011

Tuam Town

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 at the Burke Road junction. Flagmen will be in operation for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:00 approximately.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
Gilmartin Road: Works will continue on the Gilmartin Road (Inbound to Tuam Centre Lane) with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. Traffic will be asked not to turn down Gilmartin Road from the N17 and will instead be asked to access the Town centre and St Enda's Terrace via Church View.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place to the Athenry Road (Town side of Toberjarlath Road) with a road closure in place since this morning. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place and Church View.

Athenry Town

The main town works will commence on 5^th September 2011. CCL will be closing Northgate Street on Monday 5^th September with local access being maintained.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 77 Date: 29^th August – 2^nd September 2011

Tuam Town

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 between the Ballygaddy Road and Town & Country Garage. Traffic lights will be in operation for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:00 approximately. On Thursday and Friday during the day the N17 north of the Ballygaddy Road Traffic Lights will be reducted down to 1 lane. CCL will have flag men on duty to assist the flow of traffic.
Bishop Street: There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square. There is also one way access from the Dunmore Road into the Supervalu carpark at Curragh Park via a temporary access road.
Gilmartin Road: Works will continue on the Gilmartin Road (Inbound to Tuam Centre Lane) with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. Traffic will be asked not to turn down Gilmartin Road from the N17 and will instead be asked to access the Town centre and St Enda's Terrace via Church View.
Athenry Road: Works are taking place to the Athenry Road (Town side of Toerjarlath Road) with a road closure in place since this morning. An alternative route down the Toberjarlath Road is available and signposted.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Burke Road/ Dunmore Road, Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place and Church View.

Athenry Town

Please note that works are about to commence on Athenry Town Water Supply Scheme. It will be necessary to implement road closures to carry out this works. The first road closure is as follows:

Northgate Street, Athenry, County Galway will be closed from Monday 5th September 2011. An alternative route will be available. Local access will be provided.

Business as usual in Athenry town.

Open Day on Works to commence in Athenry in September

Please note that an Open Day will be held on Thursday 18^th August between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm in the Raheen Woods Hotel to update stakeholders on the imminent works due to commence in September in Athenry.

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Update on Works - Updated on 16/08/2011

Please see update below for works on Tuam Town Water Distribution and Main Drainage Stage 2

1. Bishop Street is closed from 15-08-2011 with alternative routes via Burke Road.
2. Gilmartin Road is down to one lane. Access to the town centre from the N17 is via Church View.
3. Athenry Road is down to one lane.
4. Works are ongoing on the N17 at night.

Business as usual in Tuam town.

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REPORT FOR WEEK NO. 75 Date: 15^th August – 19^th August 2011

Tuam Town

N17: CCL are working at night on the N17 between the Ballygaddy Road and Town & Country Garage. Traffic lights will be in operation for the duration of the works between the hours of 20:00 - 06:00 approximately.
Bishop Street: Works are commencing this week. There will be a road closure in place between the pedestrian lights at the Cathedral and Curragh Park. Footpaths will remain open to pedestrians. Access to the Cathedral and Supervalu will be via the Square.
Gilmartin Road: Works will continue on the Gilmartin Road (Inbound to Tuam Centre Lane) with a lane closure in operation for the duration of the works. Traffic will be asked not to turn down Gilmartin Road from the N17 and will instead be asked to access the Town centre and St Enda's Terrace via Church View.
Athenry Road: Works will be taking place between the Railway Bridge and the junction with Tober Jarlath Road this week. There will be a lane closure in operation and temporary traffic lights will be in operation for the duration of the works.
Cathedral Grounds: Works will take place in the Cathedral carpark on Monday. Access will be maintained to the carpark during the works.
Parkmore Estate: Works are currently taking place in Parkmore Estate. Access will be maintained during the works.
Town Centre Access from N17: Access will be via Burke Road/ Dunmore Road, Tullinadaly Hill, Foster Place and Church View.

OTHER NEWS:

Tuam Town Water Distribution and Main Drainage Stage 2 Civil Works Contract

Coffey Construction wish to announce the commencement of the permanent works on the Tuam Town Water Distribution and Main Drainage Stage 2 Civil Works Contract on behalf of Galway County Council.

Coffey Construction can be contacted at our site office at the above address, by telephone at 093-42350 and in the case of emergency at 086-8585114.

Click on this link to read the full press release issued from Coffey Construction regarding the commencement of the "Big Dig" Contract.

Tuam Water Distribution & Main Drainage Public Information Day 25th March 2010:

As part of Galway County Council’s ongoing information campaign with regard to the Tuam Water Distribution & Main Drainage project, the Council will hold a Public Information Day next Thursday 25th March in Tuam Town Hall from 3.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. The purpose of the event is to provide the opportunity for members of the public to drop in and view the proposed works and scheduling.

Tuam Works Map
To see map of ongoing works click the link above. (pdf, 266 kbs, Last Updated: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:00 BST)