A Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been called to assist gardaí at an incident in Carrickmacross.
Gardaí were at the scene of the incident on the N2 since yesterday afternoon.
The N2 between Carrickmacross and Ardee remained closed last night following the incident.
Gardai confirmed the news to Northern Sound citing the reason for the closure is due to an 'ongoing incident'.
It's understood the road was closed following an incident following a suspicious device being discovered on the road close to Carrickmacross.
The road has since reopened.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to Northern Sound that at 03:00pm yesterday, An Garda Síochána stopped a vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross.
Following the vehicle stop, An Garda Síochána requested the assistance of the Irish Defence Forces EOD team.
