North Roscommon motorists advised of emergency road closure

Motorists in north Roscommon are being advised of an emergency road closure from this morning until Friday afternoon.

Roscommon County Council is advising that the R294 is closed between Boyle and Cortober to allow for drainage works to take place.

Diversions are in place for motorists on the route.

It's expected the section will be re-opened on Friday afternoon.