ALERT: Motorists warned of three-week closure at busy Limerick junction
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The closure of the Westbound merge ramp on the N/M20 is part of the Adare Bypass project currently underway
MOTORISTS travelling to Adare are being advised of potential delays due to a planned three-week closure at a major interchange.
In a public notice, Limerick City and County Council says the Westbound Merge Ramp at Junction 5, Attyflyn (M20/N20) will be closed to traffic from this Monday, September 28 until the middle of October.
The local authority says the works will facilitate the installation of fencing and environmental barriers along the merge ramp.
Traffic travelling from Croom, Banogue and Charleville will be impacted and motorists are being advised to allow some additional time, particularly if travelling at peak times.
Impacted traffic will be diverted via the M20 (eastbound) to Junction 4, Patrickswell, and back onto the M20 (westbound).
The closure will not impact traffic travelling from Limerick city in the direction of Adare.
The planned works on the merge ramp form part of the wider construction of the Adare Bypass, which is scheduled to open next Easter.
The local authority says the merge ramp will be closed to traffic on a 24-hour basis for the duration of the works, which are due to be completed by October 18.
Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times throughout the closure.
Separately, residents, businesses and road users are being advised that a temporary road closure remains in place on the L-1420 from the N21 roundabout (Lantern Lodge junction) to the Ballyouragan/Fanningstown (L-1478) junction at Caherass Nursing Home to facilitate the installation of a new watermain.
The road serves the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare and is heavily used.
The works to install the watermain began last week and will continue until October 30, 2026.
Traffic is being diverted via the Ballyouragan/Fanningstown (L-1478), N20 and N21, with the reverse route applying for traffic travelling in the opposite direction.
Pedestrian and local access will be accommodated at all times, and access for emergency services will be maintained throughout the works.
Limerick City and County Council says a stop/go traffic management system will be in place where required.