Update on Mayo N5 road project announced

The N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Road Project remains on track and is set to be completed by the third quarter of 2027, according to Mayo Minister of State Alan Dillon TD. The project has seen €179 million of the €462 million budget already spent.

The road project was originally approved by the Cabinet in September 2023.

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This major infrastructure development will involve the construction of 34 kilometers of new single carriageway. The new road will extend from the western end of the Ballaghaderreen Bypass to the townland of Scramoge in Roscommon, bypassing several towns, including Frenchpark, Bellanagare, Tulsk, and Strokestown. The bypass will help alleviate congestion in these communities by diverting heavy goods traffic away from their town centres.

Construction is being carried out by Wills Bros Ltd, a Mayo-based company. The project is currently in its early stages and is expected to take approximately four years to complete.

So far, €179 million of the budget has been spent and has covered several key phases of the project, including planning and design, land acquisition, archaeological works, and the early stages of construction. 

The Fine Gael Minister of State added, “This is a landmark investment for Mayo, Roscommon, and the wider Western region. The project will bring long-term economic benefits through improved road safety, reduced journey times, and enhanced regional connectivity, “importantly, by diverting heavy goods traffic from town centres, the scheme will improve the quality of life for communities along the corridor and support local business and tourism.”

Minister Dillon also reaffirmed his commitment to advancing further regional transport projects, “I remain focused on progressing the N17 Knock to Collooney scheme and securing increased investment in rail, including the development of the Western Rail Corridor.”