Mayo County Council has awarded a contract to Fox Building & Engineering Ltd for the construction of the N59 Derradda to Newport Road Project to the north of Newport town.
The construction of the €31.5 million project is expected to get underway this month, with a 32-month construction period.
The scheme is 5.1 km in length and comprises of both on-line road widening and off-line road construction, with funding being provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Enhancements to sections of the existing Great Western Greenway have been incorporated in this scheme with the construction of approx. 1.0 km of off-road cycleway/walkway as well as a signature Greenway bridge structure over the N59 carriageway realignment (Kiltarnaght Greenway Overbridge).
Cathaoirleach of the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District, Cllr Sean Carey welcomed the contract signing saying: ‘This is a great day for the Westport-Belmullet Municipal District. This isn’t just about roads and tarmac; it is about improving the fabric of our community.
