Planned temporary closure of Mayo roads announced

Mayo County Council has announced its intention to temporarily close two roads to facilitate works on the N5 Turlough to Westport project.

The L18061 Ballinlough Road, Westport, and the L5844 at Creggaunnahorna, Westport, will be closed to traffic for one day between 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8.

Advanced notice of start dates will be given ahead of the works.

Access to the townlands of Derrylea, Cranareen and Derrynanaff will be via the L1805 Lodge/Westport Road.

In respect of the L5844 closure, a diversion route will be established along the Golf Course/Carraholly Road.

Objections to the proposed closures may be submitted to the head of the West Mayo Municipal District civic office, Altamount Street, Westport, before 4 p.m. on Friday.