River Liffey Bridge To Undergo Emergency Repairs

Emergency repair works to the River Liffey bridge in Celbridge, Kildare, are set to commence soon.

Kildare County Council has provided advanced notice that due to the essential works, which is to ensure the safety and structural integrity of the bridge, traffic on the R403 over the bridge will be reduced to a single lane from 9:30am on Tuesday, 29th October, until 5pm on Friday, 1st November 2024, inclusive.

The works will be carried out by Triur Construction Limited on behalf of the Council.


Traffic management will include local diversions for the following roads near the bridge: L1016 (Newtown Road) and R405 (Hazelhatch Road).

Traffic travelling on the L1016 (Newtown Road) towards the bridge will be diverted through the L6057 (Simmonstown Manor) on to the Hazelhatch road.

Traffic traveling on the R405 (Hazelhatch Road) towards the bridge will be diverted through the L1027 (Shinkeen Road) onto the R403 Dublin Road.

Vehicles exiting Saint Patrick's Park, will only be able to exit via church road/Tea lane (L5065).

Alternative routes will be signposted. Kildare County Council would encourage motorists to use these route diversions, allow extra time for travel and minimise journeys over the bridge where possible.

All efforts will be made to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. Single lane traffic will be maintained over the bridge at all times, with traffic lights operating on both sides, however, long queuing and delays are unavoidable.