Proposed Speed Limit Reduction Order
in Accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Traffic Act, 2004
Kildare County Council, on behalf of Glas Civil Engineering Ltd., gives notice in accordance with Section 10 of the Roads Traffic Act, 2004 that it proposes to reduce the speed limit from 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) to 60 kilometres per hour on a section (as detailed below) of the R448 Moone to Timolin to facilitate the construction of the National Cycle Network (NCN) R448 Moone Timolin Project.
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Road/Motorway Name: |
R448 Moone to Timolin Road |
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Section of Road to have Reduced Speed Limit: |
From: 250m North of the junction between the R448 and R747 on the R448. ITM Coordinates: E: 279291 N: 191509 |
To: 260m South of the Southern entrance to Moone Village on the R448. ITM Coordinates: E: 280304 N: 195647 |
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Dates for Reduction of Speed Limit: |
Monday, 26 August 2025. |
Friday, 19 December 2025. |
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Speed Limit: |
100 km/h to 60 km/h. |
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Type of works taking place: |
Roadworks: NCN- Road Space Reallocation Pilot R448 Moone to Timolin Project. |
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No diversionary routes are required and the reduced speed limit of 60 km/h will be clearly signposted as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained.
Any objections/observations should be lodged in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces, at the address below or directly on the consultation portal at https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en on or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
