Clonboney Bridge To Remain Closed Following Second Inspection

A bridge near Miltown Malbay is to remain closed following a second inspection.

Clonboney Bridge, which is on the N67, was weakened during flooding last weekend and a partial inspection yesterday revealed structural damage at the base of one of the arches.

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Water levels remain too high to carry out a complete assessment of the bridge but Clare County Council will continue to monitor the structure on a daily basis.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland, formerly the NRA, has appointed a contractor to carry out works but Senior Engineer with Clare County Council, Tom Tiernan says it’s not yet known when that work will begin