Work begins at last on vital link road in Sligo
He told The Sligo Champion: 'I am extremely pleased that this project is finally getting underway.'
Cllr Bree said the development of the road had been delayed for many years due to insufficient funding being provided by successive governments.
'It has been a long time objective of our Development Plan to have this road link constructed which will allow vehicles from Temple Street and Mail Coach Road to directly access Pearse Road and vice versa.
'I have been highlighting the need for the link for the past 15 years.
'The ongoing delay in constructing the road has caused significant problems, particularly for residents of the lower St. Bridget's Place area because motorists have had to this residential street as an access road.
'As part of the project, Sidney Gallagher Parade, which is currently a cul de sac, will be extended onto Burton Street.
'This will significantly reduce motorised traffic congestion, and its associated air and noise pollution.
'New road pavements and new wider footpaths will also be constructed and new traffic lights systems will be installed at Pearse Road and the Mail Coach Road junctions.
'New pedestrian crossings will be installed at Pearse Road, adjacent to the Mercy Primary School, and at Sidney Gallagher Parade and new cycle lanes will also be included,' said Cllr Bree.
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Work begins at last on vital link road in Sligo
The news has been welcomed by Cllr Declan Bree who has been campaigning for the project for several years. He told The Sligo Champion: 'I am extremely pleased that this project is finally getting underway.' Cllr Bree said the development of the road had been delayed for many years due to insufficient funding being provided by successive governments. 'It has been a long time objective of our Development Plan to have this road link constructed which will allow vehicles from Temple Street and Mail Coach Road to directly access Pearse Road and vice versa. 'I have been highlighting the need for the link for the past 15 years. 'The ongoing delay in constructing the road has caused significant problems, particularly for residents of the lower St. Bridget's Place area because motorists have had to this residential street as an access road. 'As part of the project, Sidney Gallagher Parade, which is currently a cul de sac, will be extended onto Burton Street. 'This will significantly reduce motorised traffic congestion, and its associated air and noise pollution. 'New road pavements and new wider footpaths will also be constructed and new traffic lights systems will be installed at Pearse Road and the Mail Coach Road junctions. 'New pedestrian crossings will be installed at Pearse Road, adjacent to the Mercy Primary School, and at Sidney Gallagher Parade and new cycle lanes will also be included,' said Cllr Bree.
