Roadworks to cause closures on M7 motorway
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DRIVERS are warned to expect overnight disruptions on the M7 at Junction 12 (Newbridge) as roadworks get underway, with temporary slip road closures and signed diversion routes in place over the next two nights.
Tonight, Thursday July 30, from 10pm until 6am, the M7 westbound entry slip at Junction 12 will be closed. Traffic will be diverted via the R445 and M7 Junction 13 (Kildare Town).
The M7 westbound exit slip at Junction 12 will also be closed during the same period. Drivers wishing to exit at Junction 12 will be diverted via the M7 westbound to Junction 13, before rejoining the M7 eastbound and returning to Junction 12.
On Friday night, July 31, from 10pm until 6am, attention will switch to the eastbound carriageway. The M7 eastbound entry slip at Junction 12 will be closed, with traffic diverted via the R445 and M7 Junction 10.
The M7 eastbound exit slip at Junction 12 will also be closed overnight, with motorists directed to continue to Junction 10 (Naas) before returning along the R445 to Junction 12.
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys, follow all diversion signage and take extra care when travelling through the area while the works are in progress.
