Temporary Closing of Public Roads

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

ROADS ACT, 1993

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PUBLIC ROADS

Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Cork County Council proposes to temporarily close the following road for the period and reason specified below:

West Cork International Rally 2023

Saturday 18th March 2023 – Sunday 19th March 2023

Saturday 18th March 2023

Stages 1 & 3 Clogagh Stage (08:30hrs – 15:15hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L-8089-0, L-4026-0 (Part), L-8088-0 (Part), L-8085-27, L-8085-0, L-40262-0, L-8084-0, L-4027-0, L-4028-33 (Part), L-8076-19, L-8076-0, L-4030-22, L-60352-0, L-6035-0 (Part), L-60351-0.

(via – Ballymacowen, Lackanaloona, Ballinoroher, Carhoo, Killavarrig, Kilmaloda, Skeaf West, Farran, Maulrour, Ahalisky, Tullamurrihy, Cashel Common, Cashel More, Cashel Beg).

Alternative Routes:

Via N71 to Clonakilty and R600 to Timoleague.

Stages 2 & 4 Ballinascarty Stage (09:10hrs to 15:15hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L-6032-15, L-6032-0 (Part), L-6031-0, L-6030-0 (Part), L-20151-0, L-2015-23 (Part), L-2016-0 (Part), L-6025-0, L-8072-29(Part), L-8071-0 (Part), L-8067-261, L-8067-0 (Part), L-8069-0 (Part), L-8070-0, L-4033-15.

(via Knocknanuss, Lisnacunna, Garranelahan, Knocknastooka, Maulbrack West, Maulbrack East, Maulbrack West, Boulteen, Kilrush, Breaghna, Kilnameela, Ballyvoige, Kilnameela, Killeen, Maurour, Crohane, Crohane West, Crohane East, Crohane West, Crohane.)

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via N71, L-4032, and R588 link.

Stages 5 & 7 Ring Stage (12:45hrs to 19:50hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L-4015-0, L-4015-4 (Part), L-8093-0, L-4020-0 (Part), L-4025-25 (Part), L-8102-0, L-8101-0 (Part), L-4018-39 (Part), L-4018-16 (Part), L-40182-0, L-4019-0 (Part), L-4019-33 (Part).

(via Desert, Curraghgrane More, Curraghgrane Beg, Arundel Mills, Ahidelake, South Ring, Lakenduff, Maulmore, Ballinaglanna, Ardgehane, Currahy, Grange Beg, Ardgehane, Trieneens, Ballymacwilliams East, Maulmacredmond, Aghafoe, Grange Beg, Grange More).

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via R600 and R601.

Stages 6 & 8 Dunworley Stage (13:25hrs to 20:30hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L-8118-0, L-8119-0 (Part), L-8116-0 (Part), L-81164-0, L-8122-0 (Part), L-8121-17 (Part), L-81202-0, L-8120-0 (Part), L-4021-43 (Part), L-8101-20 (Part), L-81014-0, L-40211-0 (Part), L-4021-43 (Part). 

(via Agha, Ardcoonig, Ballylangy, Ballymacraheen, Ballinluig, Ballymacshoneen, Carrigeen, Kilsillagh, Lissycrimmen, Lehenagh, Donaghmore, Lehenagh, Lislevane).

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via L-4018 & L-4023 Grange to Courtmacsherry Road.

Sunday 19th March 2023

Stages 9 & 12 Shanaway Stage (09:55hrs to 17:00hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L4630-8, L8611-0, L4631-0, L4631-14, L46312-0, L8610-0(Part), L8600-29, L8600-0, L8601-0, L4641-33(Part), L4631-72(Part), L8615-0, L4641-5.

From Junction L4630-8 Derrymeeleen at the R588 to Ballingurteen.

(via Derrymeeleen, Shanaway East, Curraghcrowly West, Knockaneady, Phale Upper, Shanaway Middle, Shanaway West, Ballinard, Knocks, Carhoovauler, Kilbeloge, Clooncorban, Kilmeen, Glebe, Caherkirky, Billinvard, Lisnabrinny, Gortnadihy).

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via the R588, L4034 and the R599. 

Stages 10 & 13 Sam’s Cross Stage (10:20hrs to 18:10hrs)

Roads Subject of Closure:

L80041-0, L8004-0, L8003-24, L8007-0(Part), L8006-20, L8006, L4240-18(Part), L4240-46(Part), L-8014-0, L-4002-20, L-8014-8, L-40025-0, L4003-0, L4003-19(Part), L8010-0, L8010-15

From Junction L80041-0 and L4638-28 off the R599 at Coolnaconarty to junction L8010-15 at the junction of the R599 at Clonakilty GAA sports grounds, Ahamilla.

(via Farlehanes, Coolnaconarty, Knocks, Bealad West, Derrybaun, Castleventry, Maulvirane, Foxhall, Freahanes, Cahermore, Froe, Derryduff, Tullyneasky West, Woodfield, Garralacka, Ballyvackey).

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via L-4639-0 and R599.

Stage 11 & 14 Ardfield Stage (11:00hrs to 19:00hrs)

Roads Subject of Proposed Closure:

L-8021-0, L-8049-0, L-4007-0, L-8028-0, L-8027-0, L-4008-0, L-4009-0, L-4006-23, L-40064-0, L-8034-0, L-4009-26, L-4011-0, L-4010-0, L-4011-22, L-4010-41, L-4010-61.

From R598 junction at Tulligee to Dunmore Road junction end of Long Causeway at Pallas.

(via Knockaphonery, Creagh Beg, Carrigroe, Clonlea, Camus,  Kilkeran, Donoure, Ganniv More, Ganniv Beg, Dunowen, Ballyva, Farran, Greenanes, Balteenbrack, Dunnycove, Mountain Common, Duneen, Dunmore, Muckruss, Rineen, Lonagh, Drombeg).

Alternative Routes:

Alternative access to local roads via R598-50, N71 and L-4011-62. 

Rally Service Area – Darrara

Saturday 18th March 2023 & Sunday 19th March 2023

Road Subject of Proposed Closure

L-4016-0(Part), Darrara, Clonakilty, Co. Cork – from its junction with the R600-521, to the next crossroads southwards L-4015-27 & L-4015-40. 

Period of Proposed Closure

Saturday 18th March 2023 – 08:00hrs to 18:00hrs

Sunday 19th March 2023 – 08:00hrs to 15:30hrs

Alternative Routes

Traffic intending to travel south bound on the L-4016-0 from the R600-521 junction shall be diverted east along the R600-505, turn right at Clashflugh Cross Roads onto L-4015-40, follow onto the next crossroads as approaching the road closure from the opposite side.

The stated diversion route is applicable in reverse when travelling in the opposite direction.

Objections

Objections to these proposed temporary road closures should be made in writing, to the undersigned, quoting Ref: TRC-10-2023, not later than 5.00pm on Wednesday 15th February, 2023.  Telephone contact details should be included in the objection.

Director of Services,

Roads & Transportation,

Cork County Council,

The Courthouse,

Skibbereen,

Co. Cork.

Email: roadclosures@corkcoco.ie