Construction works on Roscommon town's Public Realm project
will begin today.
It includes a revised traffic layout at Main Street and the
Square, with a one-way system on the post office side of the Bank of Ireland
and a two-way system on the far side.
New wider granite footpaths, upgraded links to carparks and
lighting, as well as new shared spaces and planting are also planned.
The works, which will be carried out in eight phases, will commence
at the top of Goff street with a new essential sewer and storm water diversion
system.
P&D Lydon Contractors from Cong, Co Mayo were awarded
the contract, which is estimated to take 12 months to complete.
Councillor Kathleen Shanagher says they will have an
engineer onsite to address any issues that arise:
