Transport Minister to officially open 7km section of new N5 today
The transport Minister will perform the official opening today. Pic: iStock
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien will today (Thursday) officially open the Frenchpark bypass, comprising a 7km section of the new N5 road project.
This section, bypassing Frenchpark village and Sheepwalk, is predicted to remove up to 70% of through traffic from the village.
The N5 scheme, involving a 33km upgrade of road, will run between the Ballaghaderreen bypass and Scramogue, and will bypass Frenchpark, Ballingare, Tulsk and Strokestown.
It will replace 35km of existing N5 which is deficient in terms of alignment, safety and cross-section.
The new road will improve safety and journey time on this national primary route.
The Frenchpark bypass will officially open to traffic today, nineteen months ahead of the contract completion date.
