SERVICES
Update from Monaghan County Council RE: Land Subsidence incident at Drumgossat/Knocknacran Magheracloone
Wednesday 17th October 2018 5:00 pm
There has been no evidence of further movements in ground conditions in the last week. Monitoring and surveying of the lands and public roads at Magheracloone continues following a programme agreed by Monaghan County Council and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) with Gyproc Ireland Ltd. and SRK Consultants, at last Wednesday’s meeting.
Areas for further investigation were identified after discussion on the preliminary geological assessment report last week. The focus of this investigation is on the R179 Regional Road and residences located within the safety zone.
The results of ongoing surveying and monitoring of ground and underground conditions are collated and analysed before verification by the DCCAE’s geological and mining specialists. All parties are scheduled to meet next on Monday 22 October 2018.
Pending an outcome from the technical assessments, Monaghan County Council has had to extend the Road Closure Order beyond its original date to 5 November 2018. The Council recognises the difficulties caused to local businesses and residents in the area. We are endeavouring to have this investigation and verification process completed as quickly as possible, bearing in mind the need to maintain public safety, at all times.
Traffic Management
In the interests of public safety, the Road Closure Orders have been extended until 5 November 2018.
The Carrickmacross/Kingscourt Road (R179) will remain closed from Drumgossat Crossroads to O’Rourke’s Filling Station at Drummond. In addition, the LP4900 to Drumgossat will also remain closed to traffic. The road closures will remain in place until the detailed technical assessments confirm that they are safe for public use.
Traffic between Carrickmacross and Kingscourt is being diverted via Shercock. Monaghan County Council appeals to local residents to adhere to the one-way system that is in place around Drumgossat school.
Doran Motors and Treacy’s Hotel are fully accessible from Carrickmacross using the R179 regional road. O’Rourke’s filling station, Ciaran McConnon Motors and Cabra Castle Hotel are accessible from Kingscourt using the R179 or local diversionary routes.
