Uisce Éireann has announced that there will be temporary road closures along Marsh Road due to upcoming wastewater network works scheduled across South Drogheda.

To facilitate construction activities, a portion of Marsh Road (R150) will be closed from the intersection of South Quay and St Mary’s Bridge to the junction of Mill Road and R150. The closure will be in effect from 8am on Monday 8 July until 5pm on Friday 19 July.

Traffic flows will be diverted during the road closure with local and emergency services access maintained at all times. Eastbound traffic will be diverted via Dublin Road R132, Colpe Road and Mill Road. Westbound traffic will be diverted via Mill Road, Colpe Road and Dublin Road R132.

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Speaking about the project and upcoming road closure, Uisce Éireann’s Padraig Hanly, said: "We acknowledge that road closures can be inconvenient for the local community and our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption. We are confident that the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits upon completion of this essential wastewater network upgrade.

"When complete, this project will enable future growth and development in South Drogheda and will improve the operational performance of the wastewater network for residents and businesses in the area."

The South Drogheda Wastewater Network Reinforcement Project, part of Uisce Éireann's national Growth and Development programme, is designed not only to meet future demand for wastewater services in the community but also to support the capacity of the wastewater network, thereby mitigating the risk of sewer flooding in the area. Pipelaying began in April 2024 and is advancing according to schedule, currently focused on The Dale.