Temporary road closure between Athlone and Ballymahon next week

Longford County Council has advised motorists using the N55 between Athlone and Ballymahon that a significant portion of the road will be closed next week.

The closure is to facilitate resurfacing works between Glasson Village and Ballymahon, and will be in effect from Tuesday, October 29, to Friday, November 1, from 8am to 5:30pm.

The alternative route between Ballymahon to Athlone will involve diversions in Ballymahon via R-392 towards Mullingar. Turn right at Kilgawny and take the R-398 to Loughnavalley. At Loughnavalley turn right and take the R-390 to Ballykeeran, then follow signs for N55 Athlone.

For those travelling from Athlone to Ballymahon, divert at Ballykeeran via the R-390 towards Loughnavalley. At Loughnavalley turn left and take the R-398 to Kilgawny. At Kilgawny turn left and take the R-392 to Ballymahon.

Local access will be permitted to Ballykeeran and Glasson along the N55 from Athlone during hours of closure.