in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Traffic Act 2004,
To facilitate N2 Ardee to Cookstown Works.
Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close the under mentioned roads to public traffic, for short durations of not more than seven days from 09th March 2026 to 19th June, 2026 to facilitate works on N52 Ardee to Cookstown. Diversion routes will be signposted.
Notice is also given that Louth County Council is making a Road Works Speed Limit Order, in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2004, in the interest of road safety for short durations of not more than seven days at the below location. Speed Limit of 50kph shall apply from 09th March 2026 to 19th June 2026 to the road length of the N2 between the coordinates as indicated below.
Road No.
Location
Start Coordinates in (ITM)
End
Coordinates in (ITM)
N2
Ardee to Cookstown
Easting: 691727
Northing: 795772 (Rathory)
Grid reference: J N91784 95753
Easting: 695832
Northing:791614 (Carrickmacross Road Roundabout)
Grid reference: N 95889 91594
It is proposed to close the N2 south of the roundabout, diverting traffic along the N52 and onto the N33. The R171 will also be closed, diverting the traffic at Tallanstown, via the R166 and then onto the N52 for 5 nights between 18th May – 5th June 2026.
It is also proposed to close the N2 at Carrickmacross roundabout to facilitate resurfacing works for 5 nights between 18th May – 5th June 2026.
Any person who wishes to make representations in relation to this Speed Limit Order can do so to the undersigned.
N2 Ardee to Cookstown Works
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Louth County Council
Road Works Speed Limit Order
in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Traffic Act 2004,
To facilitate N2 Ardee to Cookstown Works.
Louth County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close the under mentioned roads to public traffic, for short durations of not more than seven days from 09th March 2026 to 19th June, 2026 to facilitate works on N52 Ardee to Cookstown. Diversion routes will be signposted.
Notice is also given that Louth County Council is making a Road Works Speed Limit Order, in accordance with Section 10(1) of the Road Traffic Act 2004, in the interest of road safety for short durations of not more than seven days at the below location. Speed Limit of 50kph shall apply from 09th March 2026 to 19th June 2026 to the road length of the N2 between the coordinates as indicated below.
Road No.
Location
Start Coordinates in (ITM)
End
Coordinates in (ITM)
N2
Ardee to Cookstown
Easting: 691727
Northing: 795772 (Rathory)
Grid reference: J N91784 95753
Easting: 695832
Northing:791614 (Carrickmacross Road Roundabout)
Grid reference: N 95889 91594
It is proposed to close the N2 south of the roundabout, diverting traffic along the N52 and onto the N33. The R171 will also be closed, diverting the traffic at Tallanstown, via the R166 and then onto the N52 for 5 nights between 18th May – 5th June 2026.
It is also proposed to close the N2 at Carrickmacross roundabout to facilitate resurfacing works for 5 nights between 18th May – 5th June 2026.
Any person who wishes to make representations in relation to this Speed Limit Order can do so to the undersigned.
Mark Johnson
Senior Engineer,
Louth County Council,
Millennium Centre,
County Hall,
Dundalk,
Co Louth
24th February, 2026
Website: www.louthcoco.ie
Correspondence in Irish is welcome: Cuirfear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras Gaeilge
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