The response to the present weather conditions remains to be an ongoing situation for Wicklow County Council. Our teams remain vigilant, monitoring the situation to assess potential impacts in the county, and in particular for the recently flood-affected areas.

We remain ready to respond to the ongoing flooding situation as issues may occur. Repair work is still ongoing around the county, to damaged roads, pipes, and manholes. We continue to engage with business owners and residents. Requests from the public for sandbags are responded to following assessment of need and subject to availability of stock of sandbags.

The following is the current list of road closures in County Wicklow which have been identified as damaged in recent weather events:

• L7251 Gowle Road between Killabeg and Clonmore (Co. Carlow), Coolkenna
• L7245 Ballynultagh Road between Shillelagh and Ballynultagh
• L7740 Killinure to Money Road, Coolkenna
• L7235 Money to Parkbridge Road at Moylisha and Newry, Parkbridge
• L7744 Tomnafinoge Road, Coolboy
• L7233 Ballard Cross to Boley Road, Shillelagh
• L71331 Ballysilloge Lane, Knockanana
• The 21 Bends to Enniskerry has one lane closed to traffic & a ‘stop go’ system is in place.

It should be noted that we are continuing to assess damage on other roads and as flood waters recede over the next few days, other roads may need to be closed and will be added to the above list.

In terms of messaging to the public, we advise as follows:

• Wicklow County Council is urging all motorists and commuters to please travel carefully, as weather events and flooding have caused debris to be washed out on to road surfaces resulting in damage to the road surface.
• Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and to reduce speed.
• Do not by-pass Road Closed signs, these roads are unsafe, and damage may be hidden beneath water, you may be putting your life at risk.
• Do not drive through floodwater, turn back and use alternative routes.
• It is recommended that you check with Transport Operators before planning journeys and to monitor forecasts, as conditions may change quickly.
• Keep children and pets away from waterways and flooded areas.
• Stay back from riverbanks, streams, and coastal areas – water levels can rise quickly.
• Keep away from coastal edges, harbours, piers, and low-lying promenades during high tide.

Regular updates on conditions across Wicklow will be shared on social media and the website.