Mayo County Council announce plans for temporary closure of N5
The council has advised that advance notice of the commencement date will be issued before works begin.
Mayo County Council has announced its intention to temporarily close the N5 dual carriageway between Monday, July 20, and Saturday, August 1, to facilitate grass-cutting works along the roadside verges.
The dates provided represent a window during which the works will be carried out. The road closure is expected to be required for up to five nights only, with closures in place from 7pm to 6am.
The council has advised that advance notice of the commencement date will be issued before works begin. The road will also be reopened earlier than scheduled if the works are completed ahead of time.
The affected section is the N5 Dual Carriageway (Westport–Turlough), from the N5/R309 Roundabout at Turlough to the N5 Dual Carriageway/N5 Single Carriageway Roundabout at Westport.
During the closure, the following diversion routes will apply:
- Westbound traffic travelling on the N5 will be diverted via the R309 (Old N5).
- Eastbound traffic travelling on the N5 will be diverted via the R309 (Old N5).
- Traffic travelling on the N60/R308 (Breaffy Road) will be diverted onto the R309 (Old N5).
- Traffic travelling on the N84/R307 (Ballinrobe Road) will be diverted onto the R309 (Old N5).
Mayo County Council has confirmed that all diversion routes will be clearly signposted in consultation with An Garda Síochána. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Any objections or observations regarding the proposed closure must be submitted in writing to Mayo County Council no later than June 30.