Temporary Closure of R153 from Kentstown to N2 Balrath Cross, Co. Meath
Meath County Council has made an order to temporarily close R153 in Co Meath from R153/R150 Junction in Kentstown to R153/N2 Balrath Cross junction.
The closure will be for two weeks within the period from 7am on Monday, 30 June 2025 to 7pm on Thursday, 31 July 2025 for 24 hrs per day.
- The section of R153 from R153/L1001 (Trim Road) Junction to R153/N2 Balrath Cross Junction will not be closed at the same time as the section of R153 from R153/R150 Junction in Kentstown to R153/L1001 (Trim Road) Junction.
- This closure will not run concurrently with a closure of L1610 Abbey Road.
This road closure is required to facilitate the permanent road reinstatement works following the installation of new infrastructure (Duleek to Navan Trunk Main Pipeline Project) on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
Alternative Routes
Eastbound
At R153/R150 junction in Kentstown take R150 to its junction with N2 at Flemingstown, turn right onto N2 and continue southbound to its junction with R153 at Balrath Cross.
Westbound
At R153/N2 Balrath Cross junction take N2 northbound to its junction with R150 at Flemingstown, turn left onto R150 and continue to its junction with R153 in Kentstown.
Diversion and information signage will be in place. Access for residents and property holders will be facilitated throughout the closure period.
