Road Opening Licences
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From: Meath County Council
- Published on: 9 December 2022
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
What is a Road Opening Licence
You need a licence called a ‘Road Opening Licence’ to dig up a public road, footpath or grass verge, for works such as:
- Water/Sewer Connections
- Lowering of footpaths
- Footpath reconstruction
- Pipelaying etc
How To Apply
You must register with Road Management Office www.rmo.ie online MRL System (MapRoad Roadworks Licensing) to apply for a Road Opening Licence
Fees are available on request by emailing transport@meathcoco.ie
Application for a Temporary Road Closure
At times, a temporary road closure is needed in conjunction with a road opening licence, for an event or for other works. To comply with statutory requirements, an application for a temporary road closure should be submitted 8 weeks in advance.
The application below must be completed and sent to: Transportation Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 Y291 or by email to transport@meathcoco.ie.
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