The Transportation Annual Works Programme provides funding and investment for the continued maintenance and improvement in our public road network in Co Westmeath.
How to find latest roadworks, road closures, diversions and traffic restrictions in Westmeath; including our programmes of works.
| Area affected | Details of closure or disruption | End of disruption |
|---|---|---|
| L-1633, L-1632, L-5537 at Glenidan, Collinstown |
Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Westmeath County Council INTEND to temporarily CLOSE the following roads for the period and reason specified below. Alternative Routes/Detour:
Detour signage will be in place. Reason for Proposed Closure To facilitate the running of a Motorsport Hillclimb and Sprint event under the governance of Motorsport Ireland. Diversion Map: Objections to this proposed temporary road closure should be made in writing to the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Westmeath County Council, Áras an Chontae, Mount St, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath or email mkmd@westmeathcoco.ie on or before 4pm on the 21st April 2026. |
These roads shall be closed on the 13th June 2026 from 8am to 6pm and 14th June 2026 from 8am to 6pm. |
| L-6210 at Ennell Court, Patrick Street, Mullingar |
Pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that Westmeath County Council having given the required notice of intention has now decided to temporarily CLOSE to public traffic the following roads for the period and reason specified below. Diversion (download map below): Detour Signage will be in place. Reason for Proposed Closure: To facilitate road resurfacing, installation of new kerbs, installation of pedestrian crossing points and new road way into The Triangle. New footpath and access to Ennell Court Community Centre. |
This road shall be closed from 7am on the 20th April 2026 until 6pm on 8th May 2026. |
| Deerpark Road in Athlone |
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS NOTICE A Contractor on behalf of the Municipal District of Athlone-Moate (Westmeath County Council) will be carrying out surfacing works on the Deerpark Road in Athlone on the 12th of March 2026 between 8am and 5pm. A temporary diversion will be in place during the works. Local access will be permitted at all times. We request that residents exercise extreme caution when entering/exiting their premises. We regret any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your cooperation in the course of the works. If you have any further queries please contact ammd@westmeathcoco.ie or on 0906442150 |
5pm 12th of March 2026 |
| Athlone Town Bridge(R446) and the footpaths adjacent to Athlone Castle |
Notice is hereby given that a contractor working on behalf of Westmeath County Council will be carrying out paving works at Market Square adjacent to Athlone Castle. To facilitate these works it will be necessary to close the southern footpath on the Athlone Town Bridge(R446) and the footpaths adjacent to Athlone Castle to facilitate these works. Alternative pedestrian routes will be signposted. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. If you have any further queries please contact ammd@westmeathcoco.ie or on 0906442150 |
11th February 2026 to the 20th February 2026. 24 hours daily. |
| Sections of Galway to Dublin Greenway Route |
Westmeath County Council wishes to inform you of our intention to carry out essential renewal works on the existing greenway. These works are necessary to maintain and improve the quality and safety of the greenway for all users. The works are scheduled to begin on 6th October 2025 and are expected to last approximately 2 weeks on the following two sections.
Westmeath County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused. |
To begin on 6th October 2025 and are expected to last approximately 2 weeks |
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