A local TD is confident the upgrade of the N4 will remain a key commitment in the upcoming National Development Plan.
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy has described the development as "absolutely vital for Longford and the wider region".
The NDP has a total investment of €275.4 billion over the 2026-2035 period.
The Fine Gael TD is optimistic for a speedy development of the Mullingar-Longford road: