Road in Offaly to close for three weeks for bridge repair works

A road in Offaly is set to close for three weeks for bridge repair works.

The L-4020-2 between Barna and The Sweep (R490) at Cloonaloughan will close for approximately three weeks from Monday, August 14. 

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

Traffic travelling north will be diverted at Barna, continuing towards Kilcomin on the L-4019-1 before turning left at Weir Bridge onto the R491-1 towards Cloghjordan.

Traffic travelling south will continue on the R490 to Moneygall, turning left in Moneygall onto the R445-2, proceeding to Dunkerrin before turning left onto the L-4013-2 to Barna.

Local access will be maintained either side of works but no through traffic will be permitted.

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