Part of the Rahoon Road in Galway City will remain closed throughout the week as repairs are made to damage caused by a burst water main.
Significant damage was done to around 30m of the Rahoon Road between Oakley Crescent and the Seamus Quirke Road junction by a burst mains on Saturday morning.
Repairs were made to the water mains that day, restoring supply to the surrounding areas. However, the road remains closed for safety reasons.
Contractors working on behalf of Uisce Éireann have commenced repairs and it is expected that the road will be closed for a period of one week to allow for these works to be completed.
Diversions have been put in place for the period of the road closure, however local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Tony Kelly, Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager, said the damage caused to the road will require significant repair works.
“This was a major burst on the main, the force of which caused the road surface to lift. In order to make the road safe for use, significant repairs will need to be carried out this week.”
“We acknowledge the inconvenience that can be caused by a road closure such as this, and we thank impacted residents, businesses and road-users for their patience while our crews work to repair the damage and reopen the road as quickly as possible.”
