Transformers for the Celtic Interconnector project to be moved at the end of the month

The final transformers for the Celtic Interconnector project are to be moved under an exceptional abnormal load on October 24^th and 27^th.

These EAL's relate to the transport of four transformers from the ESB Power Station in Aghada to the new converter station in Ballyadam near Carrigtwohill

October 24^th – 27^th

• The R630 will be under a stop/go traffic management system at the Aghada ESB Generating Station.

October 23^rd

• The R630 will be CLOSED at Rostellan, please see the detour route attached.
• The closure will be from 22:00 on October 23^rd to 05:00 on October 24^th.

October 24^th

• The R630 will be under a stop/go traffic management system at Saleen and Rostellan, between the hours of 5am and 10pm.
• The R630 will be CLOSED at Rostellan, please see the detour route attached.
• The closure will be from 22:00 on October 24^th to 05:00 on October 25^th.
• Transformer #3 will be moved from Aghada to Ballyadam.
• A controlled stop is required on the N25 at Ballyadam in both directions for a short period of time.

October 25^th – October 27^th

• The R630 will be under a stop/go traffic management system at Saleen and Rostellan.
• The empty frame will return to Aghada via the R630 under convoy, please note this will still be an abnormal load at 4.8m wide.

October 27^th

• The R630 will be CLOSED at Rostellan, please see the detour route attached.
• The closure will be from 22:00 on October 27^th to 05:00 on October 28^th.
• Transformer #4 will be moved from Aghada to Ballyadam.
• A controlled stop is required on the N25 at Ballyadam in both directions for a short period of time.
• The R630 will be reopened as normal at 5am on October 28^th.

Local access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closures above.