Work ongoing to ensure Mayo street reopens early next week

Work is taking place at Lower Charles Street, Castlebar, this weekend to ensure the Kirk property is restored to a safe condition.

The building was severely damaged by an explosion on January 26 last while trading as an Indian restaurant, The Imperial Blue.

As a result of the extensive damage, the street has been closed to traffic since then due to health and safety concerns - thus leading to serious town centre traffic congestion.

Now, however, the end to the current situation is approaching as the ongoing works, which will continue tomorrow (Sunday), are expected to pave the way for the reopening of the street on Monday.

The works involve the erection of props at the front of the building.

When completed, an inspection will take place and a decision taken on lifting the road closure at the location.