Farrans Construction is currently progressing water mains replacement works in Galway City's Westend on behalf of Uisce Éireann, the utility company has announced.

The ongoing mains replacement works will necessitate the closure of Raleigh Row (L-5110-0) to traffic from Monday, June 30, until Friday, August 1. This will allow for the next stage of works that form part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.

This programme of works is being carried out to provide a more secure and reliable supply of drinking water for homes and businesses in the area, and to drive down rates of leakage on the network.

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Enda Mac Namara, Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager, said that good progress is being made on the project and thanked local residents and road-users for their ongoing cooperation: "We are making good headway on this programme of mains replacement, and as we move into the next stage of works in the Raleigh Row area, we wish to thank residents for their patience and understanding as we progress these essential upgrades."

To facilitate the closure of Raleigh Row, traffic diversions will be in place. The diversion route will be via Small Crane, Sea Road, The Crescent and Palmyra Park.

The first stage of these works has required the closure of Palmyra Park to traffic since June 9, however, works at Palmyra Park are almost complete and the road is set to reopen to traffic from this evening (Friday, June 27).