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Galway County Council update on the flooding situation 25.11.09 at 5.40 pm.

Motorists are requested not to travel unless absolutely essential. In case of emergencies relating to flooding please phone 091-509309.

Please do not interfere with road signage e.g traffic cones, reflectors etc. that have been put in place by the Council.

The following are the principal routes affected, however, there are many other routes impassable and extreme caution is advised on all routes.

N6 at Craughwell is now open to traffic

The M6 between Loughrea and Galway City will close at 12.00 midnight tonight. Motorists must use the N6 via Craughwell from midnight.

N6 – Galway to Ballinasloe –Now open at Ballinasloe, single lane traffic only and controls in place.
The Ballinasloe Section of the M6 remains open on a temporary basis East and West of Ballinasloe bypassing the town of Ballinasloe. Drivers are asked to obey all signals, stay in lane and no overtaking. The maximum speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour.

N17 – Galway to Tuam – Now passable and open to two way traffic at Claregalway. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.

N84 Galway to Headford Road— Road flooded at a number of locations but passable. Significant tailbacks and long delays expected. Drivers are asked to avoid this area if possible. An alternative route for traffic from the Mayo/Cong area is via Clonbur to Cornamona to Maam using the R345 and from Maam to Maam Cross using the R336 and to Galway City on the N59

N18 Galway to Gort Road —closed at Kiltartan on Galway side of Gort. Traffic coming from Galway City to Clarenbridge, Kilcolgan and Ardrahan may still use the N18. Traffic travelling from Galway City to South of Adrahan including Kiltartan and Gort town should use the diversion on the N6 via Oranmore, Craughwell and Loughrea and from Loughrea to Gort on the N66. Traffic travelling to Ennis, Limerick & Shannon Airport should also use the diversion via the N6 from Oranmore and the N66 from Gort. Traffic from Limerick, Ennis & Gort to Galway City should use diversions via Loughrea on the N66 and on to Craughwell and Oranmore on the N6.

N18 – Galway to Limerick Road – impassable at Crow Street, Gort. Local diversions in place.

N63 – Galway to Roscommon Road – impassable and road closed between Horsesleap Cross and Moylough. Diversions in place.

N63—Galway to Roscommon Road—impassable and closed between Turloughmore and Annagh Cross diversions in place via Tuam.

N65 between Portumna and the Tipperary border (River Shannon) has been opened. Single lane traffic in operation and controls in place.

R349 – Loughrea to Athenry — flooded but passable

R339 – Galway to Monivea Road –still impassable between Carnmore Cross and Monivea—diversions via Athenry in place.

Athenry to Monivea — road flooded at a number of locations but passable. Proceed with caution.

R364 Ballymoe to Glenamaddy Road is closed but diversions in place.

R360 Williamstown to Dunmore impassable and closed with local diversions in place.

R333 – Headford to Caherlistrane – impassable, however from Queallys Pub Caherlistrane to Tuam is passable.

Weir Road Tuam to Caherlistrane impassable

Galway County Council, Ballinasloe Town Council, An Garda Siochana, Civil Defence, HSE and the Army Services are working together to ensure that any necessary action is taken and updates will be given on local radio on a regular basis and are also available on Galway County Councils website: www.galway.ie

Please note that flood waters are continuing to rise in some areas.

In case of emergencies relating to flooding please phone 091-509309. It is imperative that the Fire Service is only called in the event of a threat to life. In such instances the number to dial is 112 or 999.

The HSE Community Welfare Officers can be contacted at the following numbers:
Gort Area – 091 631325

Ballinasloe Area – 09096 46232 / 09096 46217

Claregalway Area – 091 771214/ 091 751214

Galway County Council update on the flooding situation 25.11.09 at 2.50 pm.
Motorists are requested not to travel unless absolutely essential. In case of emergencies relating to flooding please phone 091-509309.
Please do not interfere with road signage e.g traffic cones, reflectors etc. that have been put in place by the Council.
The following are the principal routes affected, however, there are many other routes impassable and extreme caution is advised on all routes.
N17 – Galway to Tuam – Now passable and open to two way traffic at Claregalway. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
N84 Galway to Headford Road— Road flooded at a number of locations but passable. Significant tailbacks and long delays expected. Drivers are asked to avoid this area if possible. An alternative route for traffic from the Mayo/Cong area is via Clonbur to Cornamona to Maam using the R345 and from Maam to Maam Cross using the R336 and to Galway City on the N59
N18 Galway to Gort Road —closed at Kiltartan on Galway side of Gort. Traffic coming from Galway City to Clarenbridge, Kilcolgan and Ardrahan may still use the N18. Traffic travelling from Galway City to South of Adrahan including Kiltartan and Gort town should use the diversion on the N6 via Oranmore, Craughwell and Loughrea and from Loughrea to Gort on the N66. Traffic travelling to Ennis, Limerick & Shannon Airport should also use the diversion via the N6 from Oranmore and the N66 from Gort. Traffic from Limerick, Ennis & Gort to Galway City should use diversions via Loughrea on the N66 and on to Craughwell and Oranmore on the N6.
N18 – Galway to Limerick Road – impassable at Crow Street, Gort. Local diversions in place.
N63 – Galway to Roscommon Road – impassable and road closed between Horsesleap Cross and Moylough. Diversions in place.
N63—Galway to Roscommon Road—impassable and closed between Turloughmore and Annagh Cross diversions in place via Tuam.
N65 between Portumna and the Tipperary border (River Shannon) has been opened. Single lane traffic in operation and controls in place.
N6 at Craughwell is now open to traffic
The M6 from Loughrea to Galway City will remain open subject to review. In the meantime drivers are asked to obey all signals, stay in lane and no overtaking. The maximum speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour. Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed on the M6
Please note that there is no exit off the M6 between Loughrea and Galway
N6 – Galway to Ballinasloe –Now open at Ballinasloe, single lane traffic only and controls in place.
The Ballinasloe Section of the M6 remains open on a temporary basis East and West of Ballinasloe bypassing the town of Ballinasloe. Drivers are asked to obey all signals, stay in lane and no overtaking. The maximum speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour.
R349 – Loughrea to Athenry — flooded but passable
R339 – Galway to Monivea Road –still impassable between Carnmore Cross and Monivea—diversions via Athenry in place.
Athenry to Monivea — road flooded at a number of locations but passable. Proceed with caution.
R364 Ballymoe to Glenamaddy Road is closed but diversions in place.
R360 Williamstown to Dunmore impassable and closed with local diversions in place.
R333 – Headford to Caherlistrane – impassable, however from Queallys Pub Caherlistrane to Tuam is passable.
Weir Road Tuam to Caherlistrane impassable
Galway County Council, Ballinasloe Town Council, An Garda Siochana, Civil Defence, HSE and the Army Services are working together to ensure that any necessary action is taken and updates will be given on local radio on a regular basis and are also available on Galway County Councils website: www.galway.ie
Please note that flood waters are continuing to rise in some areas.
In case of emergencies relating to flooding please phone 091-509309. It is imperative that the Fire Service is only called in the event of a threat to life. In such instances the number to dial is 112 or 999.

Cloudy today with rain heavy at times. Windy and mild also. Drier later and easing winds.

Becoming windy again tonight. Clear spells. Heavy showers in places also. Colder.

Windy and cool tomorrow, with sunny spells and some heavy showers.

Galway County Council update on the flooding situation 24.11.09 at 12.15pm .
Motorists are requested not to travel unless absolutely essential. In case of emergencies relating to flooding please phone 091-509309.
Please do not interfere with road signage e.g traffic cones, reflectors etc. that have been put in place by the Council.
The following are the principal routes affected, however, there are many other routes impassable and extreme caution is advised on all routes.
N18 Galway to Gort Road —closed at Kiltartan on Galway side of Gort. Traffic coming from Galway City to Clarenbridge, Kilcolgan and Ardrahan may still use the N18. Traffic travelling from Galway City to South of Adrahan including Kiltartan and Gort town should use the diversion on the N6 via Oranmore, Craughwell and Loughrea and from Loughrea to Gort on the N66. Traffic travelling to Ennis, Limerick & Shannon Airport should also use the diversion via the N6 from Oranmore and the N66 from Gort. Traffic from Limerick, Ennis & Gort to Galway City should use diversions via Loughrea on the N66 and on to Craughwell and Oranmore on the N6.
N18 – Galway to Limerick Road – impassable at Crow Street, Gort. Local diversions in place.
N17 – Impassable and still closed at Claregalway. Diversions in place: travelling on the N17 from Tuam via Loughgeorge follow the diversions in place for Galway. If travelling from Galway to Tuam: take the N84 Galway Headford Road through Clonboo , turn right at Corrandulla Cross for Loughgeorge, turn left onto the N17 for Tuam.
N84 Galway to Headford Road— Road flooded at the River Clare Bridge but passable. Significant tailbacks and long delays expected. Drivers are asked to avoid this area if possible.
N63 – Galway to Roscommon Road – impassable and road closed between Horsesleap Cross and Moylough. Diversions in place.
N63—Galway to Roscommon Road—impassable and closed between Turloughmore and Annagh Cross diversions in place via Tuam.
N65 between Portumna and the Tipperary border (River Shannon) – impassable and Bridge Crossing at Portumna is closed to all traffic including pedestrians. Alternative route as follows:
From Galway: Detour from Killimor to Eyrecourt to Banagher on the R356: Then on wards to Birr on the R 439 and from Birr to Borrisokane on the N52.
To :Galway : Detour from Borrisokane to Birr on the N52, Birr to Banagher on the R439, then onwards to Eyrecourt and Killimor on the R356 .
N6 at Craughwell is now open to traffic
The M6 from Loughrea to Galway City will remain open subject to review. In the meantime drivers are asked to obey all signals, stay in lane and no overtaking. The maximum speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour. Pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed on the M6
N6 – Still impassable at Ballinasloe –
The Ballinasloe Section of the M6 is open on a temporary basis East and West of Ballinasloe bypassing the town of Ballinasloe. Drivers are asked to obey all signals, stay in lane and no overtaking. The maximum speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour.
R349 – Loughrea to Athenry — flooded but passable
R339 – Galway to Monivea Road –still impassable between Carnmore Cross and Monivea—diversions via Athenry in place.
Athenry to Monivea — road flooded at a number of locations but passable. Proceed with caution.
R364 Ballymoe to Glenamaddy Road is closed but diversions in place.
R360 Williamstown to Dunmore impassable and closed with local diversions in place.
R333 – Headford to Caherlistrane – impassable, however from Queallys Pub Caherlistrane to Tuam is passable.
Weir Road Tuam to Caherlistrane impassable

Irish Rail services between Galway and Athlone have resumed.

The N6 Galway/Dublin Rd has reopened at Craughwell but is still closed at Ballinasloe. There is access to Ballinasloe from the Galway side (no through road however). For all other journeys on this route divert onto the M6 bypass. Expect up to 30min delays as a stop/go system is in place.
• N17 Galway/Tuam Rd – closed at Claregalway. Approx 30 min delays on the N84 Headford Rd, which is the diversion route. Bear in mind there is alot of flooding on the N84 at Curragh Line but it is passable. Nearby, the Ballinrobe/Headford Rd (R334) is blocked at Neale and Cross.
• N18 Ennis/Galway Rd – closed between Oranmore and Gort. Divert via Loughrea and Craughwell.
• Galway/Monivea Rd (R339) – flooded from Carnmore Cross to Cashla. • A number of roads are closed in Athenry, including the Athenry/Loughrea Rd (R349).
• The Ferry Bridge in Portumna (N65) is closed. Further on the N65 Portumna/Borrisokane Rd is impassable at Carrigahorig. Divert via Birr.

Mostly dry at first but becoming wet and windy early tonight. Lowest temperatures of 7 or 8 degrees.

Very windy tomorrow with scattered outbreaks of rain turning persistent and heavy for a time. Rain clearing eastwards during the afternoon followed by showers. Highest temperatures 11 to 13 degrees.

Windy with a mixture of bright spells and some scattered showers at first. Showers dying out and winds moderating this evening. Highest temperatures will range from 9 to 11 degrees.

Rain will develop overnight and it will become windy again later as southwesterly winds strengthen. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees.

Very windy with scattered outbreaks of rain turning persistent and heavy for a time during the afternoon. Showers following later. Highest temperatures 11 to 13 degrees.

The N6 Galway/Dublin Rd has reopened at Craughwell but is still closed at Ballinasloe. There is access to Ballinasloe town from the Galway side (no through road however). For all other journeys on this route divert onto the M6 bypass.Expect up to 30min delays as a stop/go systemis in place.

• Galway/Monivea Rd (R339) – flooded from Carnmore Cross to Cashla.

• N17 Galway/Tuam Rd – closed at Claregalway. Diverted onto the N84/Headford Rd; flooding at Curragh Line but passable. Nearby, the Ballinrobe/Headford Rd (R334) is blocked at Neale and Cross.

• N18 Ennis/Galway Rd – diverted at Gort, down to one lane at Kiltartan and diverted at Labane. Major delays can be expected. • A number of roads are closed in Athenry; including the Athenry/Loughrea Rd (R349).

• The Ferry Bridge in Portumna (N65) is closed. Further along the N65 Portumna/Borrisokane Rd is impassable at Carrigahorig. Divert via Birr.