N4 closed after collision at Chieftain monument
The main N4 between Sligo and Dublin remains closed after a serious collision which has occurred , close to the monument of the Gaelic Chieftain just outside Boyle. It’s understood at least two vehicles were involved in the collision. Gardai, ambulance personnel and the fire brigade services are…
Works on N4-N15 expected to be complete by July 2020
The works taking place on the N4-N15 roads on the Donegal side of Hughes Bridge in Sligo town are expected to be completed by July 2020. The work involves upgrading 730 metres of the dual carriageway, and includes improvements to junctions and the traffic management system. Details of the works…
Two motions passed in relation to safe crossings in Ballisodare and Collooney
Two motions have been passed today in relation to safe crossing in two of Sligo’s towns by Sligo County Council. Designs have been drawn up for a footbridge in Ballisodare with a public consultation to take place before the plans are finalsed and then funding will be sought. While the…
Blasting works start on route of new N4 route between Collooney and Castlebaldwin
Blasting works are starting on the route of the new N4 route between Collooney and Castlebaldwin. They will not affect traffic on the N4 and there will be only about one blast a week. The blasting works, to remove rock, will take place in the townland of Carrownagark, about four…
Safe Crossing For Collooney group holding demonstration this evening
The ‘Safe Crossing For Collooney’ group are holding a demonstration this evening. It’s taking place at 6.30pm with people meeting at the playground along Barrack Road. The group have been actively campaigning for a crossing to be built along the N4 on your approach into Collooney. Chairperson of the group…
Construction of new N4 to create 250 jobs
The managing director of the civil engineering and construction company now building the new €100m N4 dual carriageway between Collooney and Castlebaldwin says its one of their most significant projects. Roadbridge, based in Limerick, expects people will be travelling on the new road in about two years time. Managing Director…
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks on issues impacting the North West
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks to Ocean FM about the significance of the N4 upgrade, a major jobs announcement at GW Plastics, the effects Brexit will have on the agricultural industry and the closure of Gurteen Post Office.