Major Laois road closed today
A long stretch of the N80 route is closed today
A LONG stretch of the N80 in Laois will remain closed until 4pm today, as crowds travel home from Electric Picnic.
The N80 between Bloomfield Roundabout in Portlaoise and Simmonsmill Cross on the Carlow road is closed on Monday between 10am and 4pm.
Gardaí advised: ‘All non-Electric Picnic traffic is asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
‘As part of the Electric Picnic traffic plan, one-way systems will be in place on certain routes.
‘Do not rely on Sat Navs, as they will not be aware of these temporary diversions.
‘Please follow official signage and the directions of Gardaí, to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.’
They added: ‘Thank you for your cooperation and safe travels home from Electric Picnic 2025.’
