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N4 Sligo Inner Relief Route and County Extension “Helping to position Sligo as the premier economic gateway of the Northwest region.”

The Sligo Inner Relief Road Project was completed many months ahead of its original schedule and was officially opened by Minister for Transport, Mr Martin Cullen, TD, on 2nd September 2005. In welcoming this achievement, the Sligo Local Authorities acknowledge the co-operation of the people of Sligo, who showed great patience and goodwill throughout the various stages of the contract. The project was funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and part funded by the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund.

The 4.5 km road runs from the Carraroe roundabout South of Sligo to Michael Hughes Bridge North of the city centre. Two bridges at Carraroe facilitates the movement of traffic from Dublin and the South onto the roundabout. These will also allow the flow of traffic in and out of the city with easy access on and off the roundabout. The over bridge at the Caltragh Interchange provides a link into Crozon and will ultimately link with the Western Distributor Route, which will cater for the medium to long term development of Sligo Borough and its environs.

The contract for the Sligo Inner Relief Road required:

Balanced regional development, here in the northwest and in all the regions is an economic and political imperative. With the completion of this project, Sligo is opened to new development opportunities, existing businesses can prosper and jobs in the area can grow.

The opening of the new inner relief road is a major step forward for Sligo. As well as the immediate and tangible benefits in terms of improved journey times, the new road will provide the impetus for the continued growth and development of Sligo and its environs.

During the construction phase the public were very understanding because they understood the benefits of the project. I think the Inner Relief Road will not only improve confidence in Sligo city, it will also help create greater acceptability for other major infrastructure projects in the pipeline.

The Sligo Inner relief Road will provide for a safer movement of traffic in the town, relieve congestion and as the gateway to the northwest of the country, will allow Sligo to build on its reputation as a major tourist destination.

The delivery of the new Inner Relief Road will further help to position Sligo as the premier economic gateway of the northwest region, reaffirming its status under the National Spatial Strategy. A proper transport infrastructure is critical both in terms of inward investment and indigenous development.