ALERT: Long diversion in place as road in Offaly to close for works today

A long diversion will be in place today (Wednesday, April 16) as a road in Offaly is closing for works.

According to Offaly County Council, the road from Bracknagh to Clonbullogue will be closed today. 

It says there will be a temporary road closure of the R442-2 at Millgrove, Bracknagh.

The diversion route will take motorists through Kildare and into Rathangan and then on to Clonbullogue.

Offaly County Council says it apologises for any inconvenience caused.