Councillor calls for more roads to be included in maintenance plan
A Leitrim councillor has called for additional roads in the county to be included in the winter maintenance plan. Councillor Padraig Fallon made the calls at today’s monthly meeting of Leitrim County Council. He says it’s vital roads leading to Primary schools are treated and that students can attend school…
Truck overturned on Laghey/Pettigo road
Motorists are asked to drive with caution on the Pettigo to Laghey road on which a truck has overturned. The road is impassable for HGVs but other vehicles can get by with care.
Sligo councillor calls for more money for road gritting
A Sligo councillor is calling for more money for road gritting. As the cold spell continues, major roads have been treated but many minor roads in rural areas remain treacherous. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Tom Fox says he would like to see more roads treated but for this to happen,…
Works to be carried out on a junction in Ballymote
Road safety works are due to take place in Ballymote. Funding has been given for the works at the R293/R296 junction by Loftus Hall in the town with hopes the works will begin soon. There will also be road resurfacing taking place along Main Street around the same time. Local…
[UPDATE 3.20pm: Road cleared] Hazardous conditions along section of N4 after large amount of stones fall from truck
There is a large amount of stones on the N4 that could be dangerous for motorists. They fell from a truck and are along a section of the N4 between Collooney and Castlebaldwin, by the Riverstown junction. The road is open to drivers but the stones could cause cars to…
Co. Sligo receives just over €37m for road funding in the new year
Road funding of just over over €37m has been allocated for the new year in County Sligo. The announcement was made today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The largest amount is going towards the works on the N4 between Collooney and Castlebaldwin with almost 24m going towards it. Speaking to OceanFM…
Road reopen after accident
A road at Coolera, near Strandhill, Co Sligo, is open again following an accident yesterday afternoon. The Ballisodare to Coolera road was blocked after a collision between a tractor/baler and a car. There were no injuries.