Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal Districts of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney, Ballybay- Clones and Monaghan in County Monaghan.
Dates of Closure: Monday 9th March 2026 – Friday 20th March 2026
Tuesday 11th May 2026 – Friday 22nd Mary 2026
Monday 6th July 2026 – Friday 17th July 2026
Monday 7th September 2026 – Friday 18th September 2026
Road Closed: N2 Castleblayney Bypass – from the townland of Moy Otra (Clontibret N2 Junction) to the townland of Tullyvin (Castleblayney-N53 Roundabout). Closure will be implemented on one direction only at any point in time.
Times: Northbound 9pm – 6am
Southbound 9pm – 6am
To Facilitate: Essential maintenance/renewal/safety measure works.
Diversion Routes: Main Diversion via Old N2 (LP3444) at Clontibret Village through
Annayalla Village and Castleblayney Town, then accessing the N2 via the
N53 and vice versa. Diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure.
Every effort will be made to minimise delays.
Kevin West
A / Senior Engineer, Roads and Transportation
25th February 2026