Wicklow roadworks disrupt traffic across county in August
Wicklow County Council announces extensive road maintenance and closures affecting major routes from mid-July through September. Drivers should expect temporary diversions, stop-and-go systems, and surface dressing works throughout the region.
Wicklow Roadworks: Extensive Maintenance Disrupts Traffic in August
Wicklow County Council has issued a comprehensive list of road works notices for the period between 3rd and 9th August 2026, alongside earlier projects extending into late summer. The council advises motorists to anticipate significant disruptions across multiple routes, including the M11/N11 motorway, the R747 Vale Road, and various local lanes in Arklow, Baltinglass, Bray, and Greystones.
Key activities include upgrading signage on the M11 mainline, resurfacing operations on the N81 between South Dublin and Carlow, and installing new drainage systems in Ballyknockan. Specific locations such as Bohilla Lane in Bray and Victoria Road in Greystones will face temporary closures or strict local access only conditions to facilitate essential infrastructure upgrades. Drivers are urged to plan journeys carefully due to stop-and-go shuttle systems, convoy vehicles, and potential delays caused by these necessary improvements.