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Bridge linking Leitrim and Roscommon in Carrick-on-Shannon
Roads in Sligo and Leitrim are to be upgraded through a new road network improvement plan, it was revealed this week, with funding now been secured and plans being finalised to advance the construction of the Carrick-on-Shannon bypass.
Sligo/Leitrim Minister Frank Feighan said: “Families, commuters and businesses in Leitrim and Sligo will feel the benefits from this programme through safer roads, faster journey times and stronger communities."
He continued: "In Leitrim projects such as the Carrick-on-Shannon By-Pass, further investment in the N4, Mullingar to Longford will develop our road network, reduce traffic hold ups and reduce driving times from our capital city to the Northwest while also improving safety as we work towards halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
Meanwhile in Sligo projects like N17, Collooney to Knock, the Eastern Garavogue Bridge and Approach Roads, the N15 advancement and of course the N4 improvements previously mentioned will improve Sligo’s competitiveness and accessibility."
He concluded: "All of these projects are ones that I have pursued and campaigned for as a TD. Three years ago, I had to intervene to insure funding continued for the N17 and to keep it on track, I am thrilled to see the required funded in place to secure all of these important projects and ensure our region has the capacity to grow and prosper beyond 2030. The annual indicated allocations for road networks increases steadily over the next four years, from €1.6bn in 2026 and 27, rising to €2.7bn by 2030."
He added: “The Tánaiste, Simon Harris described this plan presents a once in a generation opportunity to transform Ireland’s infrastructure and secure the country’s future. Fine Gael pushed hard for a faster, more accountable system focused on delivery. This plan shows what can be achieved when ambition is matched with action.”
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