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Road Notices and Alerts

Emergency contact details
The Opening hours ( Business hours ) of Carlow Local Authorities are 9.30am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday - phone 059 9170300 or 059 9170302. In the event you wish to contact Carlow Local Authorities outside of these hours please phone 1890500333 or email weatheremergency@carlowcoco.ie.
Carlow County Council Northern Engineering area road updates [ pdf 18kb ]
ISSUED: 2010, January 25th, 3pm
Arising from the impact of the severe weather Carlow County Council advises all drivers to be very vigilant whilst driving at this time.
Update on closed roads, road damage and potholes [ pdf 18kb ]
ISSUED: 2010, January 22nd, 5pm
Arising from the impact of the severe weather Carlow County Council advises all drivers to be very vigilant whilst driving at this time.
Emergency road repairs
ISSUED: 2010, January 19th, 5pm
Carlow County Council wish to advise motorists that due to emergency repair works being carried out on a watermain on Ballon Hill, the L/20221/0, directly outside the Ballon Reservoir, temporary road works will be in place from Wednesday 20th January up to and including Friday 22nd January. Local access only.
Roads and water conditions update [ pdf 29kb ]
ISSUED: 2010, January 16th, 3.30pm
There are a number of burst watermains throughout the County and crews are endeavouring to deal with same. The public are again advised to conserve water.
Road weather conditions throughout Ireland [ external link ]
ISSUED: 2010, January 9th
Safe driving during snow [ pdf 20kb ]
ISSUED: 2010, January 8th

Frequently Asked Questions

May we have the telephone details for the relevant office for each area ?
Please see the contact us section.
What is the procedure to close a laneway or extinguish a public right of way ?
An application to extinguish a public right of way should be made in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Roads Department. A petition signed by individual residents concerned, indicating support for the proposal and their reason to extinguish the public right of way should also be submitted.
Where do I report a public lighting fault ?
A fault in a public light can be reported to the relevant area office in question or to the Roads Department on 059 9172495.
How do I apply for a road opening licence ?
Road opening licences in relation to a water and sewerage connections can be applied for through the Water Services Department. All other road opening licences are dealt with by the Roads Department.
I want to complain that drivers are breaking the speed limit on my road or area.
The enforcement of speed limits is a matter for an Garda Siochana. You should report any breach of the speed limit in your area to your local Garda station.
Why was I not informed about a road closure ?
A notice of intention to close a road and a notice of decision are advertised in a local paper circulating in the area in question.
Why do I need a Road Opening Licence ?
Before any work is carried out on a public road or footpath the applicant must obtain permission from the Roads Department.
There is an overhanging tree obstructing the footpath or roadway. Can you cut it ?
No. Details will be forwarded to the relevant area office. They will ascertain if the tree is hanging over from a public address or private area. If private, a notice will be served on the owner requesting them to cut back the tree.
Is the Local Authority responsible if I damage my vehicle on a public road ?
Under the Civil Liability Act, 1961 a local authority is not liable for injury to the user or damage to property resulting from failure to repair a road.