Stretch of Old Rail Trail in Moate to close for works

The Old Rail Trail will be temporarily closed to the public to facilitate essential renewal works next month.

There will be a 24 hour closure of the greenway from October 6 until October 20.

Westmeath County Council has confirmed that the greenway will close from Moate Station to a point 2.5km east of the station with no access allowed to the route at Tully and the associated car park.

A spokesperson for the Council said that the greenway will close for pavement maintenance in the vicinity of Moate.

The Council also confirmed that there are no future plans to close any other sections of the Old Rail Trail for works.