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Notice of Decision to Close section of Carlingford Lough Greenway

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROAD

Section 75 Roads Act, 1993

(Roads Regulations 1994)

Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close:

  • The Carlingford Lough Greenway from a point 650m Northwest of its junction with Local Road L7051 to a point 2.4km Southeast of Victoria Lock.
  • The closure, which is to facilitate works at Narrow Water Bridge, will maintain traffic via Fathom Line and R179 Newry Road and L7051.

To pedestrian and cyclist traffic at all times from Tuesday 26th May 2026, for a period of 5 weeks inclusive to facilitate works at Narrow Water Bridge. 

Local access and emergency access will be maintained.

  • Diversion Route North:Northbound Traffic will be diverted via L7051, along R179 and Fathom Line to Victoria Lock.
  • Diversion Route South: Southbound Traffic will divert via the Fathom Line and R179, onto L7051 to the access to the Greenway.

John O Hagan
Senior Engineer, Major Capital Projects & Infrastructure Delivery, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 KFW6
19th May 2026