Local Councillor says works in Collooney could improve traffic flow
A Sligo Councillor believes that planned works in Collooney present the ideal opportunity to explore an overall proposal for a one way system for the village. Sligo County Council is progressing planned road surfacing and footpath enhancement works including junction tightening along the R290 in Collooney from its junction…
Work to start on Collooney to Ballisodare footpath in July
Works on a new footpath between Collooney and Ballisodare are to begin in July. It’s expected to take 10 weeks to complete the route along the R290 that will include upgrading public lighting and 522m of new footpath from the roundabout in Ballisodare towards Collooney. €200,000 has been…
Road improvements on R290 move to design stage
The proposed footpath and safety works from CastleDargan Resort to Ballygawley Village has moved to the design stage. Residents have been campaigning since 2017 and signed a petition in December 2018 calling for safety and improvement works to be carried out. The government’s recently announced the Active Travel Scheme with…
R290 Group welcomes works being carried out on the local road
The R290 Group has welcomed positive works on the road. The R290 road links Collooney, Ballygawley and Ballintogher and locals formed the group three years ago due to issues such as the road surface, flooding and the number of turns on the road. Chairperson Oliver McLoughlin has welcomed works being…