Temporary Road Closures
The Transportation Department deals with applications for temporary road closures to facilitate: -
The carrying out of road works.
The holding of a road race or other event.
To ensure that Fingal County Council can process the application satisfactorily applications should be made 6 weeks prior to the temporary road closure. The application should include:
Letter of application with contact numbers,
Name of road to be closed
Nature of works to be carried out
Time and dates of proposed closure
Map indicating the section of road which will be affected by the works
Alternative routes available and diversions that will be in place
Public Liability Insurance applicable for road races only
Fee as follows:
€1,000 2 days or less
€2,000 3 - 7 days inclusive
€5,000 7 - 28 days inclusive
€7,000 >28 days
A charge of €200 per day applies where a closure exceeds the number of days applied for.
A fee does not apply to road races.
Costs associated with advertising the proposed and ordered closure in the local press will also be borne by the applicant. These costs vary with each closure application.
It may be helpful to contact your local depot if you need further advice.
Coolmine Depot - 8214446
Balbriggan Depot - 8412604
Swords Depot - 8905928
Applications should be sent to the Transportation Department, Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
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