Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. As he said, the eastern Garavogue bridge is part of the National Development Plan 2018-2027 and is a key to the development of Sligo in that it will link communities and facilitate development within Sligo town, not least the east ward. Much good work has been done in respect of traffic management on Hughes Bridge, which has alleviated traffic congestion, while the Collooney to Castlebaldwin road has been open for more than one year. When I drive from Castlebaldwin into Collooney, I get a great feeling because I see that we are progressing with modern transport systems. The Carrick-on-Shannon bypass is an issue for people travelling from Sligo. I acknowledge the Minister visits the region quite frequently. The main benefits for Sligo residents and the wider community will include much-reduced journey times for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles between the north and south sides of the River Garavogue in the eastern quadrant.

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