A section of the N61 will remain closed until further notice.

The state body has refused to meet the councillors of the Athlone LEA at the municipal district level.

Emergency services attended the scene.

The preferred route option was published last week.

Some slight changes have been made for people along the route.

Roscommon Coutny Council had expressed concern that a monument could affect traffic in the area

Approximately forty residences will be most affected by the preferred route corridor for the Ballymurray-Knockcroghery and Lecarrow bypass. The route revealed by engineers last

South Roscommon residents will find out later this evening on the emerging preferred route for an upgrade to the N61 Ballymurray-Knockcroghery bypass. The N61