Temporary Speed Limit Reduction N72 Lyredaowen Overlay Scheme

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2004

ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER – County Cork N72 Lyredaowen Overlay Scheme

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in exercise of the powers vested under Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act 2004, as amended, and in the interests of road safety, Cork County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order as detailed below:

• Existing speed limit (KPH): 100km/h
• Temporary speed limit to apply (KPH): 60km/h

Location where temporary speed limit is to apply:

• Road Location – N72 Carrigaline to Lislehane, Co. Cork.

The introduction of a temporary speed limit of 60km/h in both directions of the N72 between Carrigaline (100m west of the junction with the L97201) and Lislehane (50m west of the junction with the L1114 (From Easting 519606.87, Northing 593332.34 to Easting 523645.83, Northing 595637.09).

Period for which temporary speed limit will apply: From Monday 11th December 2023 to Friday 6th December 2024 or such earlier date as may be determined by Cork County Council.

The purpose of the temporary speed limit is to facilitate the safety of roadworkers and traffic during the duration of works on the N72 Lyredaowen Overlay Scheme.

Representations on this matter may be made in writing to Administrative Officer, Cork National Roads Office, Cork County Council, Richmond, Glanmire, Cork.