That's despite people still being permitted to travel through local areas.
Traffic volumes in Laois and Offaly have decreased by up to 20 percent despite people still being allowed travel through the affected areas.
The largest drop has been experienced on the N77 via Abbeyleix.
Similar reductions were also noted on both the N77 in Portlaoise and the N62 in Birr.
The AA's Barry Aldworth says Co. Laois has been particularly affected:
The Midlands Can Expect Unsettled Conditions Over The Weekend
Temperatures will be a degree above average.
We Should Be Mindful Of Our Behaviour At Gigs -Laois Venue Owner
PJ Kavanagh of Kavanagh's Venue Portlaoise says it's important to respect the artist.
Tidy Towns Committee Gets New Members After Holding Emergency Meeting
Edenderry Fine Gael Councillor Noel Cribbin says the group has come a long way.
Housing Commencements Across Midlands Drop In First Quarter Of Year
111 homes were started in comparison to 206 units in 2024.
Minister of Transport Confirms Intention To Fund N52 Link Road Project In Offaly In 2026
The route has been the subject of local campaigns for many years from both locals and councillors.
HSE Advising People Not To Get Caught On The Hop With Minor Injuries
Injury Units in the Midlands are open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
A Cloudy Easter In Store For The Midlands
We will see brighter spells heading into next week.
Earl Of Rosse’s Great Great Great Grand Daughter 'Delighted' With World Recognition
Alicia Clements says they've been fighting for world recognition for his telescope since the 1980s.
"It Will Help Midlands Families For Generations!"
That's according to an Offaly committee who are hoping to build the state of the art playground.
Westmeath Vet Warns Pet Owners Of Chocolate Danger
She says dogs struggle to metabolise it.
Laois Music Festival Forest Fest Announce 33 New Acts
The festival is on July 25th to the 27th.
Birr Telescope Moves Step Closer To Becoming UNESCO Heritage Site
The Offaly Telescope is part of the historical observatories.
Offaly Nurse Urges People To Take Suicide Prevention Training
She believes it can make a change.
Health Minister Officially Opens Midlands Primary Care Centre
The Offaly facility provides GP and mental health services.
LISTEN: Rape Survivor Told She Was Danger To Tourism In Portugal And Should Go Home
The Westmeath woman has lodged a case against the Portuguese authorities over the handling of her sexual assault case.
Offaly Arts Centre Celebrates Second Birthday
Tullamore's Esker Arts Centre opened in April 2023.
'Laois Road Has Seen Too Many Tragedies'
That's according to local Fine Gael Councillor John King.
Gardai Out In Force On Roads This Easter Weekend
A road safety operation is underway, with checkpoints around the Midlands.
Sinn Féin Is The Most Popular Party In The Country Again
The latest Irish Times/Ipsos poll shows the findings.
Midlands Groups To Receive Funding For Older People To Exercise
Nationally, 988 organisations will benefit from the grant.
