Mayo TD gives fresh impetus to R312 investment campaign

A Mayo TD is demanding further action on the upgrading of the R312 from Castlebar to Bellacorrick.

Deputy Alan Dillon said significant investment is urgently needed to improve the overall safety of the road.

He elaborated: "The R312 serves as a vital artery to large parts of north-west Mayo.

"It serves a key route to Bangor Erris, Belmullet, the Mullet Peninsula and Blacksod Bay.

"Attention will soon turn to the remaining stretches of road that are quite simply unsafe for regular users of the road.

"I ask that the Department of Transport, along with Mayo County Council, to respond to requests for future upgrades on regional roads like the R312."

A rally was held in Castlebar in February 2020 to highlight the need for an urgent upgrade of the road.