Two-week road closure to facilitate Duleek to Navan watermain project

A two-week road closure on the R153 Navan-Kentstown Road between Kentstown village and Balrath Cross comes into effect from Monday to facilitate works by Uisce Eireann on the Duleek to Navan Trunk Water Main Project.

The 24-hour temporary road closure will be in place on the R153 from the R153/R150 Junction in Kentstown to the R153/N2 Balrath Cross Junction, from 7am on Monday, 14th July to 7pm on Friday, 25th July. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted, with local and emergency access maintained at all times.

Uisce Eireann say the Duleek to Navan Trunk Water Main Project will play a critical role in securing reliable water supply for homes and businesses across Navan, while supporting long-term social and economic growth in the area.

The new 16km regional trunk water main and pumping station will create a strategic link between the Staleen Water Treatment Plant Network, at a point just south of Duleek, and the Proudstown and Carn Hill reservoirs which provide treated water storage for Navan.

Uisce Éireann’s William said: “This infrastructure will maintain supply in the event of planned or unplanned disruptions at the Liscarton Water Treatment Plant and will support development in an area that has seen unprecedented growth in recent years.”

As part of the next phase of the project, permanent road reinstatement works are scheduled to take place along the R153. To facilitate works a 24-hour temporary road closure will be in place on the R153 from the R153/R150 Junction in Kentstown to the R153/N2 Balrath Cross Junction for a two-week period between 14th and 25th July.

Uisce Eireann says this closure will not come into effect until the L1610 Duleek to Balrath Crossroads route has been reopened, ensuring ongoing route availability for local traffic.

Mr McKnight continued: “We would like to thank the community for their continued patience and cooperation as we deliver this essential infrastructure for Navan and apologise for any inconvenience these necessary works may cause.”

A dedicated Community Liaison Officer (CLO) remains on the ground, actively engaging with residents and stakeholders to provide updates on traffic management and project progress.