Work will begin next month on resurfacing and realigning the N59 at Roscahill. The Galway County Council has received tenders for the project and contracts are expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.
Cllr Thomas Welby this week welcomed the progress on the project.
“There were six tenders for the work, which have now been signed and it is hoped that the preferred tender will be finalised within the next couple of weeks and that work can commence in early September,” the Oughterard based councillor said.
“This is a very dangerous stretch of road and resurfacing and realignment needs to be carried out as a matter of urgency. €1.5 million was allocated by the NRA in the current year for the completion of these works and this was the largest allocation for any works on the N59 in 2008.
“I am delighted that the project is proceeding at a steady pace and that work will soon be starting on this road,” Cllr Welby added. “I am confident that the proposed works, when completed will significantly increase road safety in this area.”
