New date confirmed for Offaly road closure with massive 40km diversion route
A small stretch of road between Daingean and Ballinagar is due to close for works on November 10 with the diversion taking drivers into a different county
Offaly County Council has confirmed the new date of road works postponed this week that will see drivers forced to take 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, but will now be closed from this Monday, November 10 to Wednesday, November 12.
The diversion will take locals into neighbouring Laois. Drivers heading from Edenderry to Tullamore will also be impacted.
This road closure is being put in place to facilitate essential road repairs.
"This road will be closed to traffic on Monday 10/11/2025 to 12/11/2025 between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00," they added.
Offaly County Council says it regrets any inconvenience caused to road users and advised drivers to allow extra time for their journey.
"Please note this is a lengthy diversion route and road users should allow additional time for their journey on the dates of the Road Closure," they said.
Diversion Route:
Traffic travelling East to divert via Ballina Cross to Portarlington, via Cushina and the R400 (North) to Mountlucas
Traffic Travelling West to divert onto the R400 (South) at Mount Lucas to Portarlington and onto the R420 towards Tullamore