Monaghan County Council will close the following road in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney in County Monaghan.
Dates of Closure: Friday 16th October – Monday 19th October
Friday 23rd October – Monday 26th October
Friday 6th November – Monday 9th November
Road Closed: National Primary Road N2 from its Junction with the L4300 in townland on Brackagh to the N2 Tullyvin Roundabout at Castleblaney, and the N53 from the Tullyvin Roundabout to its Junction with the R938 (Dublin Road) in Castleblayney.
Times: Friday 19:00 (Closed) – Monday 06:00 (Re-opened)
To Facilitate: Pavement Repair Works on the N2 and N53 on approaches to Tullyvin Roundabout, Castleblayney.
Diversion Routes: Northbound Diversion – In the townland of Brackagh at the L4300 Junction with the N2, travel east along the L4300 to its junction with the N53. Travel north along the N53 to Castleblayney to its junction with the R938. Travel north along the R938 through Castleblaney town, onto the R181 Main Street onto the R183 Monaghan Rd travelling north and then west to its junction with the N2 interchange in the townland of Muldrumman. End of detour.
Southbound Diversion – In the townland of Tullyskerry, exit the N2 interchange at its junction with the R181. Travel west onto the R181 to its junction with the R180 at Lough Egish. Travel south along the R180 to its roundabout junction with the R927 in Carrickmacross. Travel east onto the R927 and continue forward to the roundabout junction with the N2. End of detour.
Diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure.
Every effort will be made to minimise delays.Local Access will be Provided.
This notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (Section 75)
Paul Connolly Senior Engineer, 8th October 2026