ALERT | Longford motorists warned to expect delays owing to significant roadworks in Drumlish and Ballymahon

Residents of Teffia Park, Longford have given their thumbs up to the road and footpath resurfacing works that are ongoing. Photo: Michelle Ghee.

placeholder image — Residents of Teffia Park, Longford have given their thumbs up to the road and footpath resurfacing works that are ongoing. Photo: Michelle Ghee.

Take note that there are roadworks planned at four different locations

Longford motorists are being warned to expect delays owing to significant roadworks in Drumlish and Ballymahon.

Roadworks Drumlish

Further significant roadworks are scheduled to take place in Drumlish village on the R198, St Mary’s Street & Mill Road between 8am and 6pm, starting on Monday, November 4 and continuing until Friday, November 8.

These roadworks are to facilitate road resurfacing works and are in addition to current works taking place on the footpaths at the junction in Drumlish village.

Temporary traffic lights are in place for the duration of the works. Significant delays can be expected therefore motorists are advised to use alternative routes avoiding the village during this time.

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N55 Athlone Road (Centra Maxol Filling Station) Ballymahon

Roadworks are scheduled to take place on the N55 Athlone Road (Centra Maxol Filling Station) Ballymahon from 7pm to 7am on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5.

These roadworks are required to facilitate resurfacing works. Traffic management system (Stop and Go) will be in place for the duration of the works but delays can be expected.

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Temporary Road Closure: L-1022 Brocklagh Townland

To facilitate emergency works to replace a damaged culvert the L-1022 Brocklagh between junc R198 (Drumlish) and L-5051 (Lettergullion) will be temporarily closed from 7am-6pm on Monday and Tuesday, November 4 & 5.

Traffic Management Systems will be in place and in the interest of road safety, please heed all signs.

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Temporary Road Closure: R393 Black Bridge to Carrickboy

To facilitate Pavement Resurfacing Works, the R-393 from the Blackbridge to its junction with the N55 at Carrickboy will be closed on Tuesday, November 5 from 8am – 5pm.

Alternative Route: From Longford: Continue along N4 to Edgeworthstown. At the Roundabout take N55 exit and continue to Carrickboy.

From Carrickboy: Continue on N55 to Edgeworthstown.At the Roundabout take first exit onto N4 and continue to Longford.

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Traffic Management and signage will be in place on diversion routes to assist motorists. In the interest of road safety, you are requested to heed all signs.