'Unavoidable' road closures for major project in Mayo town

There will be “unavoidable” road closures to facilitate EirGrid's North Connacht 110 kV Project in the Ballina area.

The construction of the 110 kV underground cable between the Moy substation in Ballina and Tonroe substation in Ballaghaderreen is due to begin this month.

In response to a query at last week’s Ballina Municipal District meeting from Cllr John O’Hara regarding closures on Church Road, senior engineer Orla Bourke advised there would have to be closures.

“There will be significant road closures for long durations. This will all go to public consultation but it will be unavoidable,” she said.

Ms Bourke said there has been a lot of engagement with quarries located on the Church Road regarding the proposed closures and the public will be given full notice of the closures.

The overall project is expected to be completed by 2028. A €1.5m community fund attached to the project is now open to groups for local projects.

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