Part of major road through Offaly to close from Monday for extended period for works

Part of a major road through Offaly is set to close for an extended period of time from Monday. 

Signs on the road state that works on the N62 between Cloghan and Birr will get underway on Monday and according to Offaly County Council, the works could take up to three months. 

The council says the the road closure is necessary to facilitate the removal and replacement of road pavement and accommodation works. 

Diversions will be put in place for the duration of the works. 

Traffic travelling North on the N62 will divert at Birr at Pound Street via L-70065 onto Taylors Cross via R-439 and onto Cloghan Village via R438 and then to continue North on N62.      

Traffic travelling South on N62 will divert south of Cloghan Village via the R438 onto Taylors Cross via R-439 onto Pound Street via L-70065 and then to continue South on N62.  

The HGV Diversion Route will bring vehicles via Tullamore, M6 Junction 8 to Junction 5 and N52 northbound and southbound.

Offaly County Council says it regrets any inconvenience to road users.