An important wastewater project is continuing to move forward in Celbridge, Co Kildare.

Led by Uisce Éireann, this scheme involves the construction of 5kms of new sewers along the Dublin Road (R403), on the east side of Celbridge, stretching from Celbridge town and into South County Dublin. The project also includes essential upgrades to Primrose Hill Pumping Station and the upgrade of the sewer network along the Hazelhatch Road (R405) and Tubber Lane Road.

Two road closures will be implemented in the coming weeks to facilitate the project.

Road Closure 1 will commence in the early hours of Monday 03 April and will impact the Barnhall Road (R404). To safely carry out the works at Youngs Cross Junction, a road closure will be necessary on the Barnhall Road (R404) with diversions in place via the R403 (Dublin Road) & Lucan Road. Local access will be maintained for local residents, businesses and emergency services for the duration of works. Uisce Éireann expects this section of works to be completed the evening of Friday 07 April 2023.

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Road closure 2 will require two weekend road closures in May. The closures are required to facilitate the successful completion of a complex section of works between Youngs Cross & Lucan Road Junction, it will be necessary to carry out road closures on the Dublin Road (R403) from the late evening of Friday 28 April until early morning, Tuesday 02 May and again on Friday late evening, 05 May until early, Monday morning, 08 May. Diversions will be in place via the R404 (Barnhall Road). Local access will be maintained for local residents, businesses and emergency services for the duration of works. Details of the traffic management plan have been communicated locally.

Commenting on the project, Padraig Hanly, Uisce Éireann said: "Uisce Éireann are very happy with the progress being made on this vital project for Celbridge. A sewer network that is fit for purpose is essential to support business and social development in the community. These works will support existing and future residential and commercial development while also improving the overall performance and capacity of the sewer network.

"We understand that the works may cause some inconvenience to commuters, and our crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption and complete the project as quickly as possible, we are currently on track for the completion of this essential project in Q3 2023. On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I would like to thank the community in advance for their support and co-operation."

This essential project is being delivered by Coffey Group on behalf of Uisce Éireann.