Traffic restrictions will be in place to allow for Craig Breen's funeral on Tuesday.
The Waterford champion rally driver passed away on Thursday after a crash during a pre-event test in Croatia.
Craig's requiem mass will take place at 1pm in The Sacred Heart Church, Ferrybank.
To facilitate the large crowds expected to attend, Kilkenny County Council, in cooperation with Southlink and An Garda Síochána, will close the R711 Regional Road between Slieverue and Ferrybank to through-traffic from 12:15pm to 3:00pm.
All Waterford-bound traffic from the N24, the M9 and the N25 will be diverted to access Waterford City via the R448 Sallypark.
All funeral traffic will be diverted to access Ferrybank via the R711.
Gardaí are requesting motorists to avoid the area, if at all possible, during those hours.
It comes Hyundai Motorsport, for whom Craig was a driver, have released a statement confirming that they will still take part in Croatia Rally this week (April 20th - 23rd).
They say the decision to participate was reached after careful consideration, which included discussions with the family of Craig Breen, his co-driver James Fulton, and Hyundai Motorsport's crew and team members.
"Breen's family and James Fulton confirmed it was their wish that the team competes in Croatia in honour of Craig," the statement reads.
Hyundai Motorsport Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul said: "After careful consideration involving all stakeholders, we have decided to participate in Croatia Rally.
"We will do this in memory of Craig, to honour him, his passion for rallying and his competitive spirit.
"We will enter two cars and withdraw the third entry as a mark of respect.
"Both cars will run with a special livery for Craig, his family, friends and fans. It is clear from speaking to everyone that the best way to honour Craig’s legacy was not to withdraw our entry, so we participate mindful of our lost team-mate, friend and incredible competitor.”
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