Busy Carlow road to remain closed for a second day
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A busy road in Carlow town has been closed to traffic for a second day in a row for emergency maintenance works following flooding on a stretch of the road.
Carlow County Council have closed a section of Carpenters Way from the roundabout at Éire Óg GAA club to the Burrin Road roundabout until 5pm today, Tuesday July 29.
The road was closed on Monday July 28, but was due to fully reopen at 5pm yesterday.
However, the road closure is continuing today until 5pm as works continue in order to address the flooding.
Residents and members of the public who normally use this road are advised to plan their journey accordingly taking into account possible delays.
Carlow County Council said they would like to 'apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to members of the public who reside at or normally use the road in question and will endeavour to have the works completed by the appointed time'.
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