Road closures and bus disruptions in Tullamore until May

Severe traffic disruption in the heart of Tullamore is significantly affecting both motorists and public transport.

Transport for Ireland Local Link has advised passengers that the hospital stop will be completely inaccessible while essential works continue.

Several key bus routes are impacted including:

840 Banagher to Tullamore; 815 Tullamore to Athlone; 4994 Ballyroan to Athlone; 10062 Stradbally to Athlone.

Passengers on northbound services must use the temporary stop on Harbour Street. Southbound services into Tullamore remain unaffected.

The disruption is due to ongoing street enhancement works under the Urban Greenway project, which has forced a one-way traffic system on Columcille Street. Northbound traffic over the Kilbeggan Bridge is being diverted via Harbour Street. These major works – including new paving installation will continue until May.

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In addition Offaly County Council has announced the temporary closure of Tanyard Lane between O'Connor Square and the southern entrance of Tanyard Car Park as part of the completion of the Roselawn link road onto High Street. The works form part of the new route from Tanyard through Roselawn onto High Street. 

Traffic Changes:

*Northbound traffic from Harbour Street will not be able to access Kilbeggan Bridge.

*Kilbeggan Bridge will be restricted to one-way traffic. Diversion routes are in place

*Offaly County Council acknowledges the significant inconvenience caused and has apologised for the disruption.

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