Public Notice: Proposed Temporary Closure of R659 Holycross–Thurles Road for Watermain Works.
At the end of last month, Tipperary County Council announced plans to temporarily close a section of the R659 road between Holycross and Thurles to facilitate essential water infrastructure works.
The proposed closure will run from midnight on Friday, May 29th 2026 until midnight on Friday, July 17th 2026, a period of approximately some seven weeks.
The works are being carried out to enable the installation of a new watermain as part of an upgrade by Uisce Éireann.
During the closure, traffic management measures will be put in place, with motorists advised to follow designated diversion routes via surrounding regional roads.
Members of the public are invited to submit objections or representations regarding the proposed closure. Submissions must be made in writing to: Road Closures Section, Roads & Transportation, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, or by e-mail to roadclosures@tipperarycoco.ie
NOTE: All submissions must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 7th 2026.
The council encourages early engagement from residents, businesses, and road users who may be impacted by the proposed works.
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