A MAJOR used by thousands of Irish drivers is set to close for DAYS, a local council has warned.
Fingal County Council has alerted motorists about the temporary closure on their website.
Old Barrack Road in Rush, Co Dublin is now set to temporarily close to facilitate ESB duct installation works.
The closure will be in place for five days, operating 24 hours per day from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 13.
And motorists are being warned it will affect the stretch of Old Barrack Road from the junction at Bawn Road to the junction at Lower Main Street.
Fingal County Council stated: “Temporary Closure of Old Barrack Road, Rush, Co. Dublin.
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“9th February 2026 to 13th February 2026.”
Permitted working hours during the project will run between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday.
Local access will be maintained at all times throughout the duration of the works, and emergency services access will be made available if required.
For motorists travelling north from Bawn Road, diversions will be in place.
This will direct vehicles to continue along Bawn Road to the intersection with Lower Main Street, turn right onto Lower Main Street and proceed until the diversion route ends.
Motorists travelling south from Lower Main Street will continue to the intersection with Bawn Road, turn left, and follow Bawn Road until the diversion ends.
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Diversion signage will be installed for the duration of the closure and road users are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time.
Fingal County Council said they apologise for any inconvenience caused.
They added: “Local access will be maintained at all times.
“Emergency services access will also be made available in the event of an emergency.”
This comes after Irish drivers were urged to take care on the roads.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said spells of “heavy and persistent rainfall will continue this week”, particularly in southern and eastern coastal counties.
The RSA said further heavy rain falling on saturated ground combined with high river levels and high tides which may lead to “localised flooding, river flooding and difficult travel conditions”.
An Advisory for Ireland runs up until next Monday February 9 bringing “spells of heavy and persistent rainfall”, particularly in southern and eastern coastal counties.
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It will add to saturated ground where river levels are high with high tides expected this week.
Motorists in the areas affected by the flooding are recommended to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey.
Drivers need to slow down and allow a greater braking distance between themselves and the vehicle in front in wet weather conditions.
It’s especially important on high speed roads such as dual carriageways and motorways where there is “increased danger of aquaplaning”.
Motorists are urged to take “special care” when driving behind goods vehicles.
These vehicles can generate a considerable amount of spray which reduces visibility and drivers should hold back to where you can see their mirrors.
date:2026-02-07 14:36:00
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