Number Of Midlands Roads Closed Due To Flooding

The local authority regrets any inconvenience caused by these essential closures.

Road closures are in place across the midlands and west today after heavy rain caused further flooding in a number of areas.

Along with the recent closure of the N65 between Portumna and Borrisokane - there are more than 30 minor roads closed by flooding across South County Galway. 

Offaly County Council says there are a number of roads closed in the county including:

N62, Birr to Cloghan, at Kennedys Cross is closed due to flooding and local diversions are in place.

Botley Lane, Portarlington L50151 remains closed due to flooding; local diversions are in place;

The Shannon Harbour to Banagher Road L7014-1 remains closed due to flooding;

The Crank Road L-7017-1 in Banagher is closed due to flooding; local diversions are in place;

The R438 at Anglers Rest on the Tipperary/Offaly border remains closed due to flooding. Motorists are advised to follow diversions in place.

The local authority regrets any inconvenience caused by these essential closures and they will keep the public informed of updates in the coming week as roads are reopened.

Fianna Fail TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte says the floods have been building since August, creating a huge economic and environmental challenge for the region:

 

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