A local TD has played down fears that the N5 bypass will have a negative impact on villages in west Roscommon. Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane was speaking after Frenchpark residents raised concerns over a separate public realm project. Roscommon County Council met with members of the community last week to discuss proposed works in the village.
Concerns were raised over plans for a one-way system as well the loss of car parking spaces. Frenchpark is among a number of towns and villages that will be bypassed when the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue project is completed. Deputy Kerrane says there are pros and cons but that the village could benefit from a reduction in through traffic:
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