Four day road closure in Galway City to affect traffic and bus services

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Some traffic disruption is expected in Galway City next week as there will staggered road closures on the Monivea Road over four days.

Sections of the Monivea Road are being resurfaced near its junction with the Ballybane Road, where work on the active travel scheme is nearing completion.

To ensure the safety of the public and workers during these works, temporary road closures will be implemented on Monivea Road.

On Monday & Tuesday, May 18 – 19, the section west of the Ballybane Road will be closed from 9:30am to 4pm both days.

Diversions will be in place via Ballybane Road; St James Road; Michael Collins Road; Connolly Avenue; Tuam Road; and Bóthar na dTreabh.

Bus services will also be diverted away from the Ballybane Road during these times next Monday and Tuesday. Buses will operate as normal all other times.

Signage will also be erected at each bus stop to alert passengers to the alternative bus stop which will be either on the St James Road or the Michael Collins Road.

On Wednesday & Thursday, May 20 – 21, the section east of the Ballybane Road junction will be closed from 9:30am to 4pm on both days.

Diversions will be in place via Ballybane Road and Castlepark Road. Localised access and access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained at all times.

Advance diversion signage is in place prior to work commencing. Bus services will not be impacted by this closure.