€63,000,000 allocated towards N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass to Longford

Local Fianna Fáil Senator, Eugene Murphy, has welcomed this year's allocation of €72,720,412 for National Roads and Greenways in Roscommon, with €63,000,000 allocated towards the construction of the N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass.

The funding announced today also provided €900,000 to Lough Ree Greenways, from Athlone to Lanesborough and connecting Tarmonbarry, Ballyleague, Rooskey to Lanesborough.

Senator Murphy said: “The substantial new funding allocated today is hugely important for National Roads and Greenways here in Roscommon. The funding is part of the government’s investment in improving our national roads and greenways infrastructure. It will help ensure that our roads are safe, reliable and accessible for everyone who uses them.

"In particular, I am delighted to see that €63,000,000 has been allocated towards the construction of the N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass to Longford and a further €900,000 towards greenways around Lough Ree.

“A top priority of Fianna Fáil in Government is continuing to invest in the maintenance and improvement of our road network to make it as safe as possible while improving regional connectivity and supporting regional economic development.

“Continued investment in Greenways is welcome, as they protect important habitats and provide corridors for people and wildlife. They help improve air and water quality and provide enjoyable and safe options for transportation, which reduces air pollution, so it is important they continue to receive appropriate investment.”