Temporary Road Closure L-5223 – Tipper to N55

Longford County Council has made an order to close the Local Road described hereunder,

Road to be Closed:    L-5223 – Tipper to N55

Date:   As required fromMonday 26th October to Monday 23rd November 2026

Hours of Closure:        24-Hour Closure (during the above timeframe)

Alternative Routes are as follows:   

• Traffic from Tipper to Ballymahon should divert through Toome on the L-1124 to Toome crossroads and proceed on the N55 to Ballymahon.
• Traffic from Ballymahon to Tipper should divert onto the N55 to Toome crossroads and proceed on the L-1124 through Toome onto Tipper.

Local access as far as Tipper bridge will be maintained, but there will be no through access at the bridge for safety reasons.        

This road closure is required for reconstruction of Tipper Bridge.

In the interest of road safety, you are requested to follow diversions and heed all signs.

“This notification is sent in accordance with Section 37, of the Road Traffic Act, 1994"