More closures of new N5 dual carriageway to take place

Mayo County Council has issued notice that it intends to again close the new N5 dual carriageway from Westport to Turlough for five nights in October and November.

The council has stated that in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it intends to close the N5 during the period commencing, Monday, October 16 to Friday, November 3 to facilitate grass cutting to verges.

The council added that the above dates represent a window period for the proposed works, the physical road closure is anticipated for up to five nights, 7pm to 6am. Advance notification of the start date will be provided and roads will be opened early if works are completed early.

Alternative routes will see Westbound vehicles travelling on the N5 be diverted on to the R309 (old N5). Eastbound vehicles travelling on the N5 will be diverted on to the R309 (old N5). Vehicles travelling on the N60/R308 (Breaffy Road) will be diverted on to the R309 (old N5). Vehicles travelling on the N84/R307 (Ballinrobe Road) will be diverted on to the R309 (old N5).

Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the council and An Garda Siochana. Emergency access will also be maintained.

This is the second round of closures to take place since the new N5 was opened by Taoiseach Leo Vardakar back in June. Closures also took place in July and early August for what was described as essential maintenance works.

Any objections/observations to the next round of closure should be lodged in writing to Paul Dolan,
Head of Roads, Mayo County Council not later than September 29.