Dunkettle Progress Update
  • In the Dunkettle local road area, surfacing of footpaths has reached substantial completion. The area of Bury’s Rail Bridge has had new kerbing and resurfacing works. In addition, completion of the access ramps to the new rail bridge constructed over recent weeks is progressing. 
  • In the area of the new slip road from the N8 eastbound to the M8 northbound, surfacing works are underway. The new cycleway/walkway is also under construction in this area.
  • On the R623 Little Island Regional Road, traffic management measures in the form of a stop/go traffic light arrangement will remain in place for a number of weeks. The focus of works in this area remains on the southern half of the proposed new roundabout. 
  • ROAD CLOSURE R623 Little Island - section close to Hoffmann Park and Wallingstown from 19.00hrs Friday 21st August, 2020 to 20:00hrs Sunday 23rd August - more details and diversion plans <HERE>
  • Construction of the concrete caisson immediately south of the N25 westbound diverge to Dunkettle Interchange Roundabout will continue for a number of weeks. 
  • Installation of the replacement 900mm watermain will continue for a number of weeks with piling works required in the area immediately north of the Pfizer premises also continuing into September/October – further details to follow in future updates.