Commuters Warned To Expect Delays Due To Cloontra East Bridge Closure

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Commuters are being warned of delays after the closing of a busy route in the South-East of the County.

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

Clare County Council estimates the road will be closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians for a minimum of four weeks as repair works are carried out.

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Fianna Fail Councillor Alan O’Callaghan says the road is well used: