ALERT: Council to close road in Tipperary 'as a matter of urgency'

The council is to close a road in Tipperary 'as a matter of urgency'

The decision has been taken to close the R496-13 Ballina, county Tipperary "as a matter of urgency". 

The road to be closed is the R-496-13 from Jthe jnction at Roolagh at R-494-0 for a 100m section

The period of closure is from Monday at midnight to Saturday, December 7. 

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

All local traffic on the R496-13/0 travelling towards Ballina will be required to divert to the junction at Ayrestown with the R445-8 turning right for Birdhill - then divert northwards via the R494-0 towards Ballina.

All traffic from Ballina to the R496-13/0 will be diverted via the R494-0 southwards towards Birdhill and then via the R445-8 northwards towards the R496-13 junction at Ayrestown.

Diversions will be clearly signposted for traffic travelling towards Ballina.

REASON FOR CLOSURE

To facilitate road construction and utility works.