Failure to upgrade N17 is ‘monumental failure to economic development of Sligo’
The CEO of the Sligo Chamber of Commerce has described the decision to pause funding for the upgrade of the N17 between Ireland West Airport and Collooney as monumental failure to the economic development of Sligo. Aidan Doyle made the comments in reaction to the decision by the government…
North West residents viewed as “second class citizens”
The government need to stop looking at people from the North West as second class citizens. That’s the view of Sinn Féin MEP Chris McManus, following the decision to pull the funding that was previously allocated for the development of the N17. Speaking to Ocean FM News, MEP McManus questioned…
Local TD labels N17 funding suspension as “effective abandonment”
A Sligo-Leitrim TD has labelled the suspension of funding for the N17 Knock to Collooney project as “effective abandonment” as she called on the government to confirm that it has a policy to provide the necessary and timely funding for the N17 project. It has been claimed in the…
Details released on proposed N17 Knock to Collooney Project
Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) have released the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project). The preferred corridor has been assessed as providing the most sustainable solution and most benefits and impacts in relation to the criteria used when considering transport infrastructure…
Section of N17 blocked following accident
A section of the N17 road between Curry and Charlestown is blocked following a road traffic accident. Both Gardaí and the fire services are at the scene, and the road remains blocked. No injuries have been reported, and diversions are in place.
Emergency services attending the scene of a road traffic collision on N17
The emergency services are current attending the scene of a road traffic collision that has taken place on the N17. The collision is reported to have taken place 2 KM’s the Sligo side of Mulmuf Exhausts. The road is currently closed and motorists are warned to expect delays.…
Council commit to safety survey on section of N17
Sligo County Council has committed to carrying out a survey of a section of the N17 after serious safety concerns have been raised regarding the Castleoye and Temple House crossroads. The speed limit in the area has been reduced to 80km however it’s thought that more measures are needed…