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Applications and permits

Note An application for a Road Opening Licence must be made via the Maproad Roadworks Licensing System. This System is facilitated and supported by the Road Management Office. All applicants must register in advance through the RMO and must submit evidence of compliant Insurances in the required format. You can register as a new Applicant here, and user queries can be directed to support@mrl.jitbit.com

Temporary Road Closure Application

For approval to temporarily close a public road to traffic

Temporary Roadworks Speed Limit

Application form for Temporary Roadworks Speed Limit

Temporary Sign Installations

Application for the erection of temporary signage

Abnormal Load Application Form

For approval to transport an abnormal load on a public road such as a large indivisible load which exceeding legal limits or exceeding legal gross weight limits

HGV Permit Application Form

Where it is proposed to use a vehicle with 5 axles or more on a road which has restrictions in place for such vehicles, a permit must be obtained from the relevant local authority.

Special Permit for Off Road Dumpers

Application for Special Permit for Off Road Dumpers in County

Roads and Services in Charge

How to get confirmation that Roads & Services are/are not in charge - Bus/Coach Stop Application

Licence for Advertisement Sign on Public Road

Community Involvement Scheme Application Form

This scheme encourages a joint approach (on a voluntary basis) with groups of local residents and landowners for the restoration of public roads that are lightly trafficked, single lane or cul de sac roads and may also link two local primary roads or two local secondary roads.. THIS SCHEME IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

Local Improvement Scheme Application Form 2019 ‌

Westmeath County Council is inviting applications for the Local Improvement Scheme.

This Scheme enables the carrying out of improvement works by Westmeath County Council on private/non-public roads subject to certain conditions being met.

In order to be eligible the subject roads must be:

In private ownership.
Be open to the public at all times.
Provide access to parcels of land of which at least twoare owned or occupied by different persons, engaged in separate agricultural activities or
provide access for harvesting purposes (including non-commercial turf harvesting) for two or more persons or
provide access to amenities e.g., to lakeshore, green or common area which, in the opinion of the County Council, shall be used by the public.

Schemes must have the consent of all affected landholders and a financial contribution must be paid by the applicants prior to commencement of works on any project.

The following are not eligible for consideration:

Roads serving only houses or buildings.

Roads with gates, barriers or otherwise restricted public access.

Roads serving lands already accessed by a public road.

Apply

Forms and further information are available from the Transportation Department: Tel 044 9332000 and through Athlone Municipal District, Civic Office, Church Street, Athlone: Tel 0906442100 or Mullingar Municipal District, Civic Offices, Mullingar: Tel 0449332021. See attached Form Local Improvement Scheme Application Form 2019

Closing date for receipt of applications is May 31^st 2019.

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Applications and permits