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Clonlara Bridge Closure Causes Disruption To Primary School Students

Around 30 students at Clonlara Primary School have seen their travel plans disrupted following the closure of a bridge on a busy road.

The Cloontra East Bridge on the R471 Clonlara to Sixmilebridge Road was closed with immediate effect on Monday as a result of structural damage.

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The bridge is on a bus route for Clonlara School, and Bus Eireann says its contractor is not in a position to supply a second smaller bus to transport the children.

Councillor Michael Begley says it’s having a negative impact on commuters:

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