A Sligo Cllr has moved to clarify that the N17 upgrade is moving forward.

 

The project, which would see a full upgrade of the route between Collooney and Knock is currently in Phase 3, which is design and environmental evaluation.

 

It's been at this stage for a year with a number of surveys due to take place throughout 2026.

 

Cathaoirleach of the Ballymote Tubbercurry MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Barry Gallagher says it must go through each of the stages and that takes time but it is moving at pace:

 

A Sligo Cllr has moved to clarify that the N17 upgrade is moving forward.
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The project, which would see a full upgrade of the route between Collooney and Knock is currently in Phase 3, which is design and environmental evaluation.
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It's been at this stage for a year with a number of surveys due to take place throughout 2026.
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Cathaoirleach of the Ballymote Tubbercurry MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Barry Gallagher says it must go through each of the stages and that takes time but it is moving at pace:
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