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Transportation Annual Works Programme

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.

Current Road Closures and Diversions

Area affected   Details of closure or disruption   End of disruption
The Strand Car Park (adjacent To Flynn's Funeral home)

Notice is hereby given that Westmeath County Council has now decided to partially CLOSE to public traffic, The Strand Car Park (adjacent To Flynn's Funeral home) between the dates shown to facilitate works for the Athlone Flood Defence Works.

If you have any further queries please contact ammd@westmeathcoco.ie or on 0906442150

12th June 2025 to the 13th June 2025 inclusive. 24 hours daily.

Stages 1-4-7 - Kingsmountain
L-5537-0, L-5536-0, L-5535-0 to junction with L-5534-0

Stages 2-5-8 - Gigginstown
L-5627-0 from junction with L-5619-21, L-5626-0, L-5624-22, L-5734-0, L-5626-0 to junction with L-1731-29

Stages 3-6-9 - Mullaghameen
L-5760-0, L-1759-25, L-17591-0, L-17716-0, L-17717-0

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.

All junctions to the closed roads will be closed at 205m as required from the junction.

Alternative Routes/Detour:

Reason for Proposed Closure:

To facilitate the running of ALMC Motor Club – Hellfire Rally – Motor Stage Rally event under the governance of Motorsport Ireland.

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 1st July 2025.

These roads shall be closed on the 17th August 2025 from 9.00am to 7.30pm as outlined below:

Stage 1 Kingsmountain: 9.00am to 6.30pm

Stage 2 Gigginstown: 9.30am to 7.00pm

Stage 3 Mullaghameen: 10.00am to 7.30pm

L-1007 & L-5008

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.

Detour signage will be in place.

Alternative Routes/Detour:

Reason for Proposed Closure

Laying of power ducting as part of Clonfad Solar Farm Project.

These roads shall be closed from 8am on the 9th June 2025 until 5pm on the 19th July 2025.
L-4004-0 Abbey Road, Athlone

Notice is hereby given that Westmeath County Council, having given the required notice of intention has now decided to CLOSE to public traffic, the road described hereunder between the dates shown to facilitate works in relation to Athlone Main Drainage Project.

Alternative Routes Available:

  • Northgate Street L-4005-0 to St Mary's Hall Rd (L-8016-0)

All diversions will be signposted.

If you have any further queries please contact ammd@westmeathcoco.ie or on 0906442139

23rd June 2025 to 1st August 2025, 24hr Closure.
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 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.

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.

These roads shall be closed on the 28th June 2025 from 8am to 6pm and 29th June 2025 from 8am to 6pm.
The Quay (South), Athlone (L-8015-0)

Notice is hereby given that Westmeath County Council has now decided to CLOSE to public traffic, the road’s described hereunder between the dates shown to facilitate works for the Athlone Main Drainage Project.

Alternative Routes Available:

  • Main Street (L-4019-0) to Saint Peter's Port (L-8014-0)

Details of diversions for these temporary closures will be signposted.

If you have any further queries please contact ammd@westmeathcoco.ie or on 0906442150

27th January 2025 to the 20th June 2025. 24 hours daily.