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19/03/2025

Tipperary Level Crossing Closure As Track Works Take Place

A level crossing is set to temporarily close in County Tipperary to facilitate track improvement works as part of the Cork Line Rehabilitation Project (CLRP).

The L-4110 at XC164 Emly Level Crossing, Emly, will close from 5am on Saturday, March 29, to 12am on Sunday, March 30, as the works take place between Limerick Junction and Charleville.

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Alterative routes will be implemented during the closure with diversions via L-41109 to Ballywire Cross, R-515 Emly Village to Knocklong and R-513 Garryspillane to Knocklong (County Limerick).

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