Works on a West Clare Bridge are expected to be completed by Friday next week.
Clonbony bridge, which is on the N67 between Miltown and Lahinch has been closed for almost two months after flooding led to structural damage at the base of one of its arches.
Clonbony Bridge was closed to traffic after heavy rain led to flooding in Miltown Malbay seven weeks ago today.
Several inspections revealed structural damage at the base of one of its arches causing it to become dangerous for road users.
Contractors were appointed and works were expected to be completed by today but Transport Infrastructure Ireland says this process has been delayed by a further week.
Spokesperson for TII, Sean O'Neill is confident the project will be completed by Friday next.
The road closure led to a fall-off in custom in Miltown Malbay with some businesses reporting a 75 per cent drop in business within two weeks of diversions being put in place.
Local businesses say Miltown Malbay became a ghost town as tourists by-passed the area.
Tony Cogan of Cogan's Bar and Restaurant says today's news brings an end to a very difficult time for the entire community.