Part of Sean Costello Street in Athlone closed permanently to traffic last autumn. Lane closures over the next four weeks have been announced by the council at Pump Lane and John Broderick Street as part of the ongoing streetscape revamp in the town.

Lane closures in Athlone to begin on Monday and last for four weeks

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Westmeath County Council has announced details of lane closures which will be in effect in the centre of Athlone over a four-week period starting from next Monday.

The closures at Pump Lane and John Broderick Street are to facilitate work being carried out on the €3.8m streetscape revamp in the town which has been underway since last March.

The council said the lane closures would be on a 24-hour basis on weekdays, and would be in effect during the following dates:

* Monday-Friday, February 19-23

* Monday-Friday, February 26-March 1

* Monday-Friday, March 4-8

* Monday-Friday, March 11-15

The local authority said alternative routes would be available to motorists and would be signposted.

"Northbound and Eastbound traffic from the South will be diverted East on Golden Island Road; diverted West on R446 (Castlemaine Street); diverted East on Lower Road and diverted North on Grace Park Road," said the council.

"Pump Lane and John Broderick Street will be reopened to two-way traffic for the weekend."

Westmeath County Council apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Adrian Cusack
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