LATEST: Major two-month road closure announced for Tipperary
By Seán Ryan
Published 6th Aug 2026, 17:29 BST
The M8 will see major roadworks ongoing until October
The M8 northbound between Junctions 7 and 6, between Cashel and Thurles, will be closed between the hours of 8am and 6pm on weekdays until October 10.
The M8 southbound, meanwhile, will be closed from 9pm to 6am on Tuesday, August 11.
The closure is being enacted to allow for road resurfacing works to be undertaken.
Diversion routes have been signposted to take drivers between Junction 7 in Cashel and Junction 6 at the Horse and Jockey.