Road closures announced for Mayo town marathon

Motorists in Westport, Co. Mayo are being advised of temporary road closures to accommodate the Westport Marathon 2026.

Mayo County Council has confirmed that a number of roads will be closed on Saturday, April 18, between 7am and 3pm, to ensure the safe running of the event.

Among the roads affected are access routes to Roman Island, sections of the Coast Road, and parts of Ardmore Road. Some areas will remain open to local traffic only, with diversions in place throughout the duration of the closures.

The Coast Road (L-1801), a key route in the area, will be closed from 8am to 3pm, with alternative routes available via Ardmore Road, Cloneen, Streamstown, Quay Road and the N59.

Access roads to Roman Island will also be restricted during the same period, while Ardmore Road will be closed in a northbound direction only between its junctions with Cloghan Road and the Coast Road.

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The council said the temporary closures are necessary to facilitate the marathon safely and minimise disruption to participants and the public.

Local residents and road users are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time on the day.

Further details, including full diversion routes, are available on the Mayo County Council website.