Progress report on five new Mayo road projects

AN update on a number of proposed road projects has been circulated to Mayo councillors.

Design work is ongoing to the N60 Heathlawn scheme with the aim to go to tender in late 2021.

Design work is also continuing on the N59 Newport - Derrada scheme, with the aim there is also to go to tender in late 2021.

Construction contract procurement continues on the N17/R320 junction project at Lisduff, Claremorris.

It is hoped to commence on site in quarter three of 2021.

A strategic assessment report has commenced in relation to the R345 Cong outer relief road and it should be submitted to the Department of Transport in June.

Consultants have been appointed by the department to undertake pavement analysis in relation on R332 Kilmaine to Foxhall road.