Thanking the people of Letterkenny for their patience as upgrade works take place

Meeting to review traffic management plans for water and sewer upgrade works

Irish Water is today (Monday) meeting with the Letterkenny elected officials and Chamber of Commerce to review traffic management plans for water and sewer upgrade works that are taking place in the town and surroundings. These projects are essential to reduce sewer flooding in the town and to ensure a more consistent and secure supply of water to residents and businesses and are part of our commitment to safeguard water and wastewater services for the people of Letterkenny. Traffic management plans are currently in place with support from Donegal County Council Road’s Department and An Garda Siochána helping to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

Works along Pearse Road commenced on Monday, May 13

Works to upgrade the sewer network along Pearse Road commenced on Monday, May 13. We have been working closely with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in order to mitigate the impacts of traffic management on Pearse Road and the surrounding areas. The works on Pearse Road will be in place until the end of October but will be completely removed to facilitate the Donegal International Rally.

We are mindful of the disruption that these necessary works are causing for businesses and residents and we are thankful for their ongoing cooperation while these vital services are being upgraded.

Works represent investment in Letterkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme

The works represent a €44 million investment in the Letterkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme and €5.6 million investment in the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme. This investment will support economic and social development and population growth into the future.

Details of upcoming works for the week ahead:

Circular Road:

Pipe laying will continue on Circular Road at approximately the Glencar Shopping Centre between 8am and 5.30pm, from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2019. The road will be managed on a single flow, traffic light system at the works area. Advanced warning signs are in place to notify the public of the upcoming works.

Pearse Road:

Pipe laying works will continue at Pearse Road between 8am and 6.30pm from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May 2019. The road will be managed on a single flow, one-way system at the works area. Extensive traffic management will be in place on the approaches and in the town area. Advanced warning signs are in place to notify the public of the upcoming works.

Letterkenny N56 (Four Lane Road):

There will be traffic management during daytime working hours on the N14 four lane. Access to businesses and premises will be maintained.

R245 Milford (Bunlin Bridge) going towards Cranford:

Works will commence on Monday 20 May 2019. A stop/go traffic management system will be in place between 8am and 9.30am.

More information

For more information about the ongoing works in Letterkenny visit our Letterkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme page or our Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme page.