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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
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.

L-1136, Upper part of Mount Street from junction with Church Lane/Blackhall Street to Pearse Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

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. 

Road subject of proposed closure:

  • L-1136, Upper part of Mount Street from junction with Church Lane/Blackhall Street to Pearse Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Alternative Routes/Detour:

  • Bleachyard – Grove Street, Blackhall Place – Dominick Street 
  • Sundays Well Road, Millmount, Austin Friars Street

Detour signage will be in place.

Reason for Proposed Closure:

To facilitate Mullingar Winterfest 2025.

A map indicating the location of the road closure and the diversions to be put in place may be viewed below:

This road shall be closed from 10.30am on Friday the 12th December 2025 and will reopen at 1am on Monday the 15th December 2025.
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.

  1. The proposed works are on the stretch between Moate station and 2.5km east of Moate station, Ballybeg bog, between marker post 17km and 18km along the old rail trail.
  2. Tully access point and carpark halfway between Moate station and Athlone Garrycastle.

Westmeath County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Please contact NDRO 044 9334250 for further details

 To begin on 6th October 2025 and are expected to last approximately 2 weeks
N4 Slip Roads at Junction 16 and N52 at Junction 16

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:

ClosureDiversion
PHASE 1 - Close N52 between Lakepoint Retail Park and J16 EB Slips
  1. WB Off-Slip to N52 NB – N4 WB, J17, N4 EB, Exit J16
  2. WB Off-Slip to N52 SB – N4 WB, J17, R394, Dalton Park, N52
  3. WB On- Slip – N52, Dalton Park, R394, J17 WB On-Slip
  4. N52 NB – N52, Dalton Park, R394, J17, N4 EB, Exit J16
  5. N52 SB – N4 EB, J15, N4 WB, J17, R394, Dalton Park, N52
PHASE 2 - Close WB Off-Slip
  1.  N4 WB, J17, N4 EB, Exit J16
PHASE 3 - Close WB On-Slip
  1. N52 SB Approach – Dalton Park, R394, J17 WB On-Slip
  2. N52 NB Approach – L1710, J17 WB On-Slip
PHASE 4 - Close EB Off-Slip
  1.  N4 EB, J15, N4 WB, Exit J16
PHASE 5 - Close EB On-Slip
  1. N52 SB Approach – N4 WB, J17 EB On-Slip
  2. N52 NB Approach – L1710, J17 EB On-Slip
PHASE 6 - Close N52 between J16 WB Slips & L1710 and EB On & Off-Slips
  1. N52 NB – N4 WB, J17, N4 EB, Exit J16
  2. N52 NB to N4 EB – N4 WB, J17, N4 EB
  3. N52 SB – L1710, R394, Dalton Park, N52
  4. N52 SB to N4 EB – L1710, J17 EB On-Slip
  5. EB Off-Slip to N52 SB – N4 EB, J15, N4 WB, J16
  6. EB Off-Slip to N52 NB – N4 EB, J15, N4 WB, J17, L1710, N52
  7. L1710 to N52/N4 – N52 NB, L5604, J15

Abbreviations:
EB – Eastbound
WB – Westbound
NB – Northbound
SB – Southbound
J – Junction

Detour signage will be in place.

Reason for Proposed Closure:

To facilitate the reconstruction of Pavement on all slip roads, roundabout and overbridge.

Maps indicating the location of the road closure and the diversions to be put in place may be viewed below:

Phase 1

P‌‌hase 2

P‌hase 3

Phase 4

Phase 5

P‌‌hase 6

Phasing Sequence 		These roads shall be closed, in phases as described above, from 7am on 22nd September 2025 until 6pm on the 8th November 2025.
The Quay (South), Athlone (L-8015-0)

Westmeath County Council has now decided to extend the closing 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

 20th June 2025 to the 17th July 2025. 24 hours daily.
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.

Roads subject of proposed closure


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

WESTMEATH COUNTY COUNCIL
ROADS ACT, 1993
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF PUBLIC ROADS

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.

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

Alternative Routes/Detour:
Detour signage will be in place.

Reason for Proposed Closure:

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

A map indicating the location of the road closure and the diversions to be put in place may be viewed on the local authority’s website;

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-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.
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.

 

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