Kildare road closure to allow removal of dead trees

One of the main arteries into Kilcullen will be closed for most of the day today.

Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer pointed out the R413 will be closed to allow the removal of dead trees.

“Today, Saturday November 7, Kildare Co. Council will be closing the R413 Kilcullen to Newbridge Road between the junction at Castlmartin Lodge/Cnoc na Greine and Junction L6081 from 9am to 5pm. The closure is for emergency removal of two dead mature trees on this stretch of road. A signposted diversionary route will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the signposted diversions,” she said.

Meanwhile, the council has also announced that the car park at Leixlip Library will be closed for approximately three weeks from Monday 9 November to facilitate works.

The local authority, on behalf of Coffey, has informed the public that there will be intermittent closures on the L5028-1 Kilbride from Monday, 9 November to Saturday, 30 January (Road will reopen over Christmas Wednesday, 23 December 2026 to Monday, 4 January 2027) to facilitate works on behalf of Uisce Éireann for the Enfield Water Supply Scheme.

Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained.

Another road, which will be closed to facilitate works is Mullacash Middle, Mullacash. The council, on behalf of GMC Utilities Group Ltd, will close the this road on Monday, 09 November 2026 to Friday, 27 November 2026 to facilitate construction of PRV and kiosk on behalf of Uisce Éireann.