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Major Road Repairs Still Required Within The Town Of Thurles.

Temporary repairs which were undertaken this week on the surface of Slievenamon Road, has been successful.

Machine planing of this 200 metre section was undertaken on the night of July 29th last and total resurfacing was completed on the following night, thus greatly improving what was previously the most potholed streetscape of any town in Europe.

**Section of road at the junction incline on Innisfallon Avenue and Stradavoher *(R659)*.**

Sadly, to quote Mr Bertie Ahern’s old slogan from many past Irish General Elections, quote, “A lot done, but a lot more to do”.

Perhaps local councillors and their officials would like to take a peek at the public thoroughfare at the junction of Innisfallon Avenue and Stradavoher on the R659, opposite the Honda car dealership of Denis Kinane Motors.

Twice a week over the past number of years this area received a couple of shovels of cold tarmac; often beaten into pools of water. Two mounds of torn up loose gravel now forms two hillock on this steep incline, requiring same to be removed and more permanent repairs undertaken, as soon as possible.

When finished there, the entrance to Westgate might receive further consideration.

Lest, in our daily haste we forget, motor tax revenues generated an estimated €6.5 to €7.0 billion for the Irish Exchequer last year, according to reports.
The Irish State received over €1.6 billion from both the Vehicle Registration Tax on new and imported cars and the VAT on servicing parts and repairs. It also received almost €4.0 billion from fuel taxes and an estimated €1.0 billion from annual motor taxes. Based on the appearances of road surfaces over the past almost 4 years, it appears that Thurles town is entitled only to the odd daily shovel of cold tarmac to fill its craters.

Time now for these areas to be surface planed and resurfaced and stop wasting the precious time and energy of a skilled council worker force.

Warning To Thurles Pedestrians Travelling On Kickham Street.

Pedestrians and motorists travelling on Kickham Street, in the area of Kyle Terrace need to be aware that the head of a street light has broken loose from its lamp standard moorings.

The head portion of the street light is held solely by its electric cable and could break loose, causing injuries to both pedestrians and to motorists travelling underneath.

Caution should be exercised, until repairs are undertaken.

Tipperary Co. Council have been notified on (0818) 065 000 and the matter has been passed to the relevent repair unit.

Temporary Road Works Have Begun Tonight On Slievenamon Road, Thurles.

Rathcabbin Tarmacadam staff have moved unto Slievenamon Road, Thurles, this evening, moving necessary machinery to begin the tarmac surface planing of some 200 metres of roadway.

The strip in question is the badly potholed area, existing between Liberty Square and the junction of Thomond Road East and Fianna Road West under the expert supervision of Rathcabbin Tarmacadam foreman Mr T.J. Slevin.
The surface planing being undertaken tonight creates a more level and better finish when a surface layer is laid. When Grading off a surface all the excavated asphalt is loaded straight onto the back of a lorry and removed from site. The material can then be recycled.

This work is expected to be completed in two nights; with aurface planing tonight and the laying of tarmac tomorrow night.

Rathcabbin Tarmacadam’s skilled staff are also responsible for the successful work, (also supervised by Mr Slevin,) currently being carried out on the busy Kickham Street area, east of Thurles town.

Local area residents have been most complementary with regards this companies traffic plans and with their personal dealings, which involves mutual assistance, while working towards a common goal, during the most difficult of operations.

Slievenamon Road.

Meanwhile, with regards to the Slievenamon Road (N62) area, we understand from Thurles Council officials, that the road repair currently being undertaken, are purely temporary and the initial planning upgrade, which Thurles.Info first published in early October of 2022, is now delayed, possibly for yet another year or more, as planning is now awaited for the upgrading of underground pipes.

To assist, traffic is being asked to avoid the Slievenamon road area, where possible.

Road Alert For L-4027 Bohernanave – Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

New four day Traffic Management set for west of Thurles Town, Co. Tipperary.

Temporary four day traffic management expected on the L-4027, Bohernanave, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, from Tuesday July 29th, 2025, until Friday August 1st 2025.

Note: Local Access only, with traffic delays expected.

Nenagh – Borrisoleigh Road, Co. Tipperary To Close.

Intention To Close R-498-175 Kilkeary, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

**Road closure expected from Kilkeary Crossroads to Ballinamona Crossroads.**

Notice is hereby given that Tipperary County Council propose to make an order closing: the R-498-175 Nenagh to Borrisoleigh road at Kilkeary. The road will be closed from Kilkeary Crossroads to Ballinamona Crossroads.

Period Of Closure: From 7:00am to 7:00pm, for three days, commencing from Monday August 25th 2025 to Wednesday August 27th 2025.

Alternative Routes:
South Bound traffic from Nenagh to Borrisoleigh:
At Kilkeary crossroads, divert north on the L6078 to Norwood, east on the R445 to Toomevara, south on the R499 to Ballinamona and re-join the R498 at Ballinamona crossroads.

North Bound Traffic from Borrisoleigh to Nenagh:
At Ballinamona crossroads, divert north on the R499 to Toomevara, west on the R445 to Norwood, south on the L6078 to Kilkeary and re-join the R498 at Kilkeary crossroads.
Alternatively, Nenagh bound traffic can continue straight ahead on the R445 at Norwood.

Reason For Closure: To facilitate the resurfacing works.

Note: Objections to the proposed temporary closure may be submitted, in writing, to Road Closures, Roads & Transportation, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, not later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 31 July 2025 or by e-mail to roadclosures@tipperarycoco.ie