Mayo community welcomes reopening of N5 access route and new overbridge

Residents of Islandeady in Castlebar have welcomed the opening today of the old N5 access roadway into the parish.

The route was closed during development works on the new €200 million dual carriageway between Turlough and Westport.

The closure had caused significant inconvenience for some time but its reopening is a boost for motorists in the community.

The new overbridge at the location has also come into use for the first time.

Councillor Michael Kilcoyne said he was contacted by a number of residents and they are delighted with the progress made.