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Temporary Road Closures In Thurles Tipperary

North Tipperary County Council have made an Order for the temporary closing of roads /streets, within the precincts of Thurles town, over the coming days and weeks. (Under the 1993 – 2007 Roads Act, (Section 75 of The Roads Act 1993) Roads Regulations 1994.)

Thurles Roads / Streets Affected

(1) Temporary Closing of Mathew Avenue/Castle Avenue from its junction with the R498 Parnell Street to its junction with R660 Friar Street/The Colmyard road, (Holycross Road).

Estimated Period of Closure: The above road closure will be in place from 6:00am on Monday 6th January 2014 to 6:00pm on Friday 14th February 2014.

(2) Fianna Road from its junction with N62 Slievenamon Road to its junction with Croke Street.

Estimated Period of Closure: The above road closure will be in place from 6:00am on Monday 6th January 2014 to Friday 14th February 2014.

(3) N62 Slievenamon Road from its junction with the N75 Liberty Square to its junction with R659 Fianna Road and R659 Thomond Road/Emmet Street.

Estimated Period of Closure: The above road closure will be in place from 6:00am on Monday 20th January 2014 to 6:00pm on Friday 28th February 2014.

Readers transporting students daily from west and south of the town should take special note and perhaps familiarise themselves with the possible alternative routes to their varied destinations. Detour signs however are expected to be in place.

The purpose of these road closures is to facilitate the long overdue works associated with the Water-main Rehabilitation Works (Contract No.2) in the Thurles Town area and any inconvenience caused should be seen as both essential and regrettable.

Temporary Closure Of Mathew & Castle Avenues Thurles

Notice has been posted by North Tipperary County Council that Mathew Avenue and Castle Avenue, Thurles, beginning from its junction with the R498 at Parnell Street to its junctions with the R660 at Friar Street, The Colmyard Road and Holycross Road, will close in the coming weeks.

The order to temporary close this stretch of urban roadway is given under the Roads Act 1993 – 2007 (Section 75 Of The Roads Act 1993) Roads Regulations 1994.

Period of Closure: The above road closures will be in place from 6:00am on Monday 18th November 2013 to 6:00pm on Friday 6th December 2013.

The purpose of this road closure is to facilitate works associated with the Water Mains Rehabilitation Works (Contract No.2) currently being implemented by North Tipperary County Council in Thurles Town.

Serious Car Crash At Kickham Street Thurles

Residents of Kickham Street, Thurles, were awakened in the early hours of this morning when a car collided into the front wall of a house at Kyle Terrace in the town.

An Ambulance, Police and Fire Brigade were called to the scene and the single vehicle involved was removed.

It is understood that no serious injuries were sustained as a result of the collision; however considerable damage was done to the front fascia of the house struck by the vehicle.

This is the fourth accident on this stretch of roadway between Drish Bridge and Cathedral Street since May 2012, two of which accidents regrettably ended in the tragic death of two people.

Injured Horse Left To Die On Tipperary Public Road.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Mahatma Gandhi.

“Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10.

Our picture shows an abandoned horse on the side of the road, severely injured, having apparently collided with a parked car on the N8, just outside of Cahir, Co Tipperary some days ago.

Members of the Irish travelling community are believed to have left the horse to die, after they crashed the animal and a Sulky it into the back of a parked black Volkswagen Polo while training or racing. The animal, which was abandoned while still alive, later died from what we understand was a sustained broken neck and other injuries.

Those involved are believed to have been members of the Irish travelling community who race horses; towing lightweight, two-wheeled, single-seat carts along busy main roads for considerable financial wagers. This sport has provoked much controversy in recent years; with campaigners arguing that sulky racing not only compromises the safety of pedestrians, their drivers, motorists, but also the welfare of those animals participating.

South Tipperary County Council has now been asked to ratify the Control of Horses Act 1996 at its upcoming meeting expected on Monday next.

Cork County Council in the past have proposed strengthening current legislation; recommending that those racing wear high visibility jackets, have anti-roll bars fitted and that riders require permission to travel prior to exercising these animals on our public roads.

However the cruelty demonstrated in this particular event on the N8, is truly unprecedented and totally repugnant to 95% of people residing in the county.
Gardaí at Cahir are appealing for information.

Major Delays To Thurles Traffic From Monday

At present, as Thurles residents are aware, water pipe laying works are currently being undertaken here in Liberty Square, in the town.

To further facilitate these works now approaching the River Suir Bridge (N75), and on into Cathedral Street and east into Kickham Street, it remains necessary to implement a one-way traffic management system. Same will consist of a Stop & Go System during construction working hours and reverting to Traffic Lights during non-construction hours. (Area to be affected shown in Red.)

To reduce traffic disruption, to a minimum, in Thurles Town Centre, a temporary traffic diversion route will come into effect around the town of Thurles. The purpose of this traffic diversion route is to minimise traffic crossing the Suir Bridge. Motorists are therefore advised to use the alternative routes and thus avoid this area. (School commuters take note.)

To this end diversion routes are advised as follows:

Thurles bound traffic travelling South on the M8 Motorway:- Traffic destined for the Northern side should follow the diversion signs, and proceed along the M8 and exit the M8 at Junction 6 (Horse and Jockey) to approach Thurles via the N62 (Slievenamon Road). Traffic destined for the Eastern side of Thurles town (i.e. not entering the Town Centre) should exit the M8 at Junction 5 (Two-Mile-Borris).

Thurles bound traffic travelling North on the M8 Motorway – Traffic destined for the West side of Thurles should exit the M8 at Junction 6 (Horse and Jockey) and approach Thurles via the N62 (Sleivenamon Road). Traffic destined for the Eastern side of Thurles town (i.e. not entering Liberty Square) should exit the M8 at Junction 5 (Two-Mile-borris).

Eastbound traffic from the North and West of Thurles – Traffic destined for the East travelling from the North and West side of Thurles should proceed to Thurles through Liberty Square and follow the diversion signs via the N62 to Junction 6 (Horse and Jockey) on the M8.

The above Temporary Traffic Management Plan will be in operation starting from 9:00am next Monday 9th September 2013 until completion of this necessary work.

David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd. apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause and they greatly appreciate your patience and assistance during this period, when major delays can be expected.