Frustration expressed in Manorhamilton over traffic issues
Some residents in Manorhamilton have expressed their frustration over traffic issues in the town. There are said to be ongoing problems with heavy duty vehicles, particularly in the Bee Park Road area. Councillor Felim Gurn believes that the route needs to be looked at with a view towards upgrading it.…
Leitrim councillor urges people to slow down in Manorhamilton
A Leitrim councillor has issued the stark warning that it is only a matter of time before somebody is seriously injured in Manorhamilton due to the speed that traffic is traveling at through the town. Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says the issue of speeding vehicles entering the town from the…
Update: Crash site cleared but heavy traffic in Sligo
Gardai have confirmed that an earlier crash near Hughes Bridge in Sligo has now been cleared. The minor collision happened at around 3pm. However, Gardai say that traffic is heavy in and around Sligo this evening with congestion along a number of routes in the town centre.
Update: Ballymote to Gurteen road reopens
The road from Ballymote to Gurteen has now reopened. It has been closed this afternoon due to a number of downed cables along the route.
Sligo University Hospital to change its traffic flow
Sligo University Hospital is implementing changes to its traffic flow. The aim is to enhance patients’ journeys when attending the hospital and to facilitate ongoing and future works. At present, traffic backlogs occur to the front of the hospital entrance, leading to vehicles queuing on the Mall, resulting in unsafe…
Concern over traffic build-up at Collooney roundabout
A Sligo councillor is voicing concern about traffic building up back onto a busy roundabout at Collooney at peak commuter times. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh is calling on the council to provide a yellow box outside the entrance to the Sligo Junction outlet in an effort to prevent the…
Sligo town traffic delays expected to end by tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon
Motorists around Sligo town experienced significant delays today because of diversions due to ongoing road works. The diversions also affected people travelling to the Covid vaccination centre at IT Sligo. This evening, Sligo County Council issued the following statement to Ocean FM News in response to queries about about the…