The woman in her 80s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic is being diverted on the N4

One driver was detected driving at 93kph in a 80kph zone on the R327 near Cloonfad.

The Longford based Senator believes that new companies will come to the area if the necessary infrastructure work is complete.

The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car was brought to Tullamore Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Motorists are advised to avoid the route if possible

The woman in her 60s received non life threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital for treatment.

Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty believes the budget allocation must cover the long delayed project.