Two more Active Travel Schemes to launch in Sligo
Two more Active Travel Schemes are to be launched in Sligo. The two new schemes will increase connectivity between Carraroe and Sligo Town, and Sligo Town to the ATU Campus. Upon completion, the routes will be a lot safer for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Fine Gael Councillor, Thomas Walsh, believes…
Sligo Councillor calls for local Armed Support Unit
The Garda Commissioner is facing repeated calls to establish an Armed Support Unit base in Sligo. The nearest base to Sligo is Ballyshannon and there’s ongoing concern that that’s too far away with an increase in some types of crime in the town and surrounding area. Its’ thought…
Progress report on potential N17 development expected shortly
A decision on any potential development for the N17 in 2024 will be made by the end of the year. Sligo County Council unanimously called for 2.5m euro to be allocated for the development of the road, as approximately 5.1 billion euro is being earmarked for national road projects…
Masterplan in the works for City Campus for Sligo
A Masterplan is to be developed in the early stages of next year for Sligo’s City Campus. The City Campus will consist of a cultural and learning hub for Sligo Town, and will be located on Connaughton Road. Following the acquisition of land and the development of the Masterplan, up…
New design near completion for Barrack Road junction in Colllooney
A re-design of the T-junction at the Barrack Road in Collooney is nearing completion. Following this, formal approval on the re-design will be forthcoming. As part of a one million euro active travel upgrade, the junction was narrowed which has caused huge difficulty for those driving Lorries and…
Enhanced Bus Services for Sligo Town and County
Sligo town and county look set to benefit from additional bus services. The S3 route in Sligo looks to finally be launched. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Maugheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road are…
Efforts continue in Collooney to secure one-way traffic system
With concern continuing to be grow over traffic in Collooney, a petition has been launched for a proposed new one-way traffic section in the town. A public consultation has previously taken place in relation to the issue. Applications for funding the scheme have been so far unsuccessful in…