Roads & Road Safety

Roads & Road Safety

Temporary Closing of Roads in Carrick-on-Shannon Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th January 2022
Illegal Parking Fine Increase
There is an increase in the Fixed Charge Notice for the offences of parking on a footpath, cycle track or bus lane
Extension to Temporary Closure of Road - Keshcarrigan to Castlefore
This temporary road closure which is in place up to 6.00 p.m. Wednesday 22nd December, 2021 is now extended up to Monday 28th February, 2022. Leitrim County Council will endeavour to expedite the works process in order to open the road sooner.
Temporary Closing of Road - Corcormack Bridge, Dromahaire
Closure of Local Road L-4236, either side of the Corcormick Bridge. Closure from 6th December to 24th January 2022 to facilitate rehabilitation works to the bridge.
Road Safety Alert – Weather Warning for Hail Showers
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by hailstones.
Local Improvement Schemes
Leitrim County Council have a long list of Applicants for the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), with currently 110 applicants on the waiting list (as of 01.01.2021). Leitrim County Council is working through applications against the grant allocation to reduce the volume on the waiting list.
Park Lane House - Appointment Only
Please call 071 9620005 to make an appointment for Leitrim Roads, South Leitrim Area Office and Rural Water Services
Leitrim's Speed Limit Orders for 2021
See the list of road speed limits of 50KM/H shall apply for a period of 3 to 5 days between 18th March, 2021 and 1st December, 2021 in relation to carrying out the Road Works Scheme 2021
Annual Winter Maintenance Plan
The current winter maintenance plan is now published and ready for viewing
Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme
This scheme is now open for 2021/22 and aims to encourage the cutting of roadside hedges/trees along the Public Road Network which need attention.