Temporary Closing of Roads – Friday 18th September to Friday 30th October 2026.

Monaghan County Council has announced a temporary closure of Clontoe Road (LT 20001) between Scotstown Village and Ballinode Village. The 2,750‑metre stretch will be closed from Friday 18 September to Friday 30 October 2026, a period that may include up to five weeks of closure within the overall closure window. Local traffic will be diverted via adjoining roads, with all detours signposted to guide motorists. The council has confirmed that local access and emergency vehicles will continue to be accommodated at all times.

The notice, issued by Senior Engineer Paul Connolly on 3 September 2026, complies with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993. It was first posted on the Monaghan County Council Road and Transport website and can be viewed in full on the council’s portal. For any queries regarding the closure, residents and businesses may contact the Monaghan Municipal District office on Glen Road, Monaghan, by telephone at 047 73777 or by email at monaghan@monaghancoco.ie.

The closure is part of routine maintenance and works carried out by the Municipal District of Monaghan. Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time during the closure period. The council will continue to monitor traffic conditions and will update the public if any changes occur.

For further information, see the Monaghan County Council Road and Transport notice.

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