Traffic diversion in place in Portlaoise

Laois County Council is closing a section of the New Road in Portlaoise during the day until the weekend.

The council said it was closing the R426 New Road, Portlaoise – between the junction with the N80 James Fintan Lalor Avenue  and the junction with the L-63105  to southbound traffic only between 8am and 6pm daily from August 15 to 19 inclusive.  

The council said road was being closed to facilitate footpath works and a short diversion will be in place.

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