Progress on N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge road project

PROGRESS is being made on the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge road project, with the main construction design and build contract documents currently being finalised.

Deputy Michael Ring said it is anticipated that the main construction design and build documents will be issued to the candidates meeting the minimum pre-qualification criteria shortly.

Meanwhile, advance works on the project are progressing, including archaeological works, ground investigation, topographical surveys, fencing and hedgerow removal and service diversion works.

The acquisition of lands/properties for the scheme is also being progressed by Roscommon County Council.

Said Deputy Ring: “This project has an estimated total investment cost of circa €200 million. The project received planning approval in May 2019.

“I am pleased to see the upgrade of this section of the road of the N5 is continuing. The money which is there for this project is ring-fenced.”