News - N5

Reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents- Moylan

It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.

May 19, 2026 17:10

A 7km section of the major road project was opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien last month.

Apr 24, 2026 13:38

Bus Eireann say that the bus stops in Frenchpark are being relocated to the opposite side of the junction as a result of the new road.

Mar 31, 2026 08:18

Minister Darragh O'Brien cut the ribbon on a 7km stretch of the N5, bypassing Frenchpark, last week.

Mar 30, 2026 07:21

Several serious crashes have take taken place there with TII agreeing to carry out works to improve safety at the crossroads on the N5.

Mar 27, 2026 13:29

A 7 kilometre stretch of the new road, bypassing Frenchpark and Sheepwalk was opened earlier by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.

Mar 26, 2026 17:39

It's part of the wider 34-kilometre project which will also bypass Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown.

Mar 26, 2026 13:04

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien will cut the ribbon on the 7-kilometre stretch from Ballinagare to Tibohine.

Mar 26, 2026 08:15

It's part of the wider 34-kilometre project which will also bypass Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown.

Mar 19, 2026 18:20

Independent councillor Tom Crosby says there have been deaths and serious injuries in crashes at the cross.

Mar 9, 2026 07:44

Extra traffic has been going through the town recently, due to the upgrade of the N5 between Ballaghaderreen and Scramogue.

Mar 3, 2026 13:06

Roscommon County Council will hold talks in Dublin with Transport Infrastructure Ireland about Scramoge Cross.

Jan 27, 2026 08:41

The incident was reported shortly before 7.30pm this evening.

Dec 16, 2025 20:14

TII have refuted claims the crossing on the N5 was a high-collision location.

Nov 27, 2025 13:34

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