Major diversions on M7 next week as national road to close for works

A sign on the M7 giving advanced notice of the N77 closure

placeholder image — A sign on the M7 giving advanced notice of the N77 closure

Major diversions will be in place on the M7 next week when access to a national road in Portlaoise is temporarily closed.

Works will start on April 11 on the N77 (Abbeyleix Road) inbound at Junction 17 Interchange for a 2km distance to the roundabout at JFL Avenue in Portlaoise town.

Advance warning signs about the closure and diversions are in place on the M7 and in Portlaoise town.

Road users intending to use the N77 are being asked to divert through Junction 16 or Junction 18.

The N77 Abbeyleix Road Rehabilitation and Enhancement scheme aims to lay a new pavement surface, refurbish footpaths and cycle facilities and improve lighting and landscaping.

The estimated €4 million project is managed by Laois County Council and Arkil Ltd (in conjunction with Killeen Civil Engineering).

The works are intended to reduce the risk of collisions by lowering the speed of vehicles.