 | |
|---|---|
| Bóthar R420 | |
 R420 leaving Tullamore | |
| Route information | |
| Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Location | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Primary destinations |
|
| Highway system | |
TheR420 road is aregional road inIreland, which runs northwest-southeast from theR446 nearMoate inCounty Westmeath to theR445 just west ofMonasterevin. The road travels through the towns ofClara,Tullamore &Portarlington. The route is 35 km (22 mi) long.
The R420 commences at a roundabout junction on the R446 road east ofMoate,County Westmeath. From here the road continues in a south east direction where it forms junction 6 on theM6 motorway which connectsDublin andGalway. Continuing southeastwards the route reachesClara andTullamore. Much of this section of the route is good quality, with good alignment and wide hard shoulders. The route continues through Tullamore and takes the following route, Clara Road, Kilbride Street, Patrick Street, Church Street and Church road (as far as the roundabout on theN52 bypass of Tullamore). The road continues southeastwards and continues towardsGeashill,Clonygowan andPortarlington where it continues through the town as Gracefield Road, Patrick Street, Link Road & Bracklone Street. The route continues for a short distance before joining the R445 road, west ofMonasterevin.
Prior to the opening of the N52 bypass of Tullamore the route of the R420 between Tullamore and Moate formed part of theN80National secondary road. The section of road was downgraded in status with traffic (when approaching Tullamore from the south) now encouraged to take the N52 toKilbeggan and join the M6 motorway to continue their journey.