Note:
The route corridors shown on this map are for general location purposes only. They are approximate and do not represent the actual design.
Project Description
The N5 road project stretches from northwest of Westport in the townland of Deerpark East to a point East of Castlebar in the townland of Ballyneggin . The design of the N5 mainline is a Type 2 Dual Carriageway with major junctions proposed at the intersection of the N59, existing N5, N84 and N60.
The development includes the following;
20.3 Kilometres of Type 2 Dual Carriageway
5.2 Kilometres of Type 2 Single Carriageway
3 compact grade separated junctions including overbridges
6 roundabouts
2 at grade “left in-left out” junctions and 1 all movements at grade junction
1 bridge widening over the Castlebar River
2 rail bridges over the Westport to Manulla Junction railway line
11 overbridges, 2 underbridges and 7 farm underpasses
Other associated works
Current Project Phase
The project is currently at Phase 7 (Complete) of the TII Project Management Guidelines.
Construction commenced in January 2020 and the road was officially opened to traffic in June 2023.