Offaly drivers face huge 40km diversion into different county for tiny road closure
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31 Oct 2025
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31 Oct 2025
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Offaly road closure with massive 40km diversion into different county postponed
Offaly County Council has postponed works that would have seen drivers forced into a 40km diversion.
The short road closure was due to be in place on the R402 between Daingean and Ballinagar, the main route from Daingean to Tullamore, from November 3 to November 5, 2025, with a diversion taking locals into neighbouring Laois. Drivers heading from Edenderry to Tullamore would have also be impacted.
This road closure was due to be put in place to facilitate essential road repairs but has been put off to a later date.
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In a statement, a council spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances - please note that works planned for next Monday 3/11/2025 to Wednesday 5/11/2025 on the R402-8 Daingaen have been postponed.
"Works will be re-scheduled for a later date. We apologise for any confusion caused."
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