A series of water main works are set to get underway in Roscommon Town, improving the supply for Irish Water customers in the area.

Starting in early July, the scheme will see over 861 metres of aged cast iron water mains with high density plastic pipes. A total of 150 lead service connections will also be replaced as part of the work.

The works will take place along Goff Street, Athlone Road, Church Street and Abbey Street as part of Irish Water's National Leakage Reduction Programme.

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To facilitate the safe delivery of these improvement works, there will be road closures in place. The roads closures will be limited to one section at a time to maintain traffic flow and minimise impact on customers. The sections are as follows: Goff Street (from the N63 roundabout); Athlone Road; Goff Street (between junctions with Athlone Road & Church Street); Church Street (between junctions with Goff Street & Henry Street); Church Street (between junctions with Henry Street & Abbey Street). There will be two-way traffic on Abbey Street. Alternative routes will be available and diversions will be clearly sign-posted. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

The works are expected to be completed in October.

(CM)