A Leitrim Councillor says he is hopeful that a recently funding allocation of 2 million euro for the N16 will help alleviate safety concerns held by many over the route.

Councillor Felim Gurn says the road which is a very important piece of traffic infrastructure in the North West will benefit from the allocation which will be used for improvement works and tarmac dressing.

The Government has confirmed that it will allocate €1.5bn towards road maintenance and improvements, and projects this year.

Cllr Gurn says the works on the N16 will be a major boost to commuters in Sligo, Fermanagh and Leitrim.

A Leitrim Councillor says he is hopeful that a recently funding allocation of 2 million euro for the N16 will help alleviate safety concerns held by many over the route.
Councillor Felim Gurn says the road which is a very important piece of traffic infrastructure in the North West will benefit from the allocation which will be used for improvement works and tarmac dressing.
The Government has confirmed that it will allocate &euro;1.5bn towards road maintenance and improvements, and projects this year.
Cllr Gurn says the works on the N16 will be a major boost to commuters in Sligo, Fermanagh and Leitrim.

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