Ring of Kerry to close for two months at Molls Gap

A section of the main Ring of Kerry road at the Moll’s Gap N71 pass towards Kenmare was closed yesterday for two months to all traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, to allow repairs to retaining walls, which are almost 200 years old.

Slippage of the wall structures had been spotted by a local resident and safety checks found urgent repairs were required. Traffic had been reduced to a single lane since early autumn. The keystones are being repaired to support the road, which has a 40ft drop below it. The repairs and improvements will take two months and cost €400,000.

Local councillor Patrick O’Connor-Scarteen said the timing of the work is right.