Closure Of N5 Access Road Before Councillors This Week
THE proposed closure of a junction onto the N5 near Swinford will come before Mayo County Councillors for discussion this week. Members of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District are being asked to consider the extinguishment of rights of way on what is known locally as the old dump road at Carrowbaun, Swinford.
The route connects the Swinford bypass and old Castlebar Road, near the Kiltimagh Road, and is used by motorists to get to Meelick and by local farmers. There has been strong opposition locally to the road being closed, with more than 100 observations submitted to Mayo County Council.
A technical report and the submissions will be before district councillors for consideration when they meet on Wednesday 2nd March. Safety concerns are behind the proposal to close the junction.
Article from the Connaught Telegraph.