Local bridge closed due to structural issues

The road closure will be in place from Urbal to Clonoose Big.

Cavan County Council have moved quickly to close a local bridge after identifying issues with the structure.

“It is necessary to close this section of the road with immediate effect for an indefinite duration. Diversions have been signposted,” the local authority said of the decision to close the route on the L-6609 in the townland of Urbal, Ballintemple, between Killeshandra and Carrigallen.

The road closure will be in place from Urbal to Clonoose Big.

A series of alternative route southbound have been highlighted.

divert at the junction of the L6609 with the L6602 at the townland of Aghaloory

via the L6602 to the junction with the L6601 at the townland of Aghaloory

via the L6601 to the junction with the L2528 at the townland of Aghakilmore Lower

via the L2528 to the junction with the L6609 at the townland of Clonloaghan

via the L6609 to the junction with the L6621at the townland of Clonoose Big

The same alternative routes in reverse will apply to traffic travelling on the L6609 North bound.

All enquiries regarding the temporary road closure should be directed to the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District office on 049 8547013.