New road to divert HGVs

A link road that would divert heavy trucks away from Mullingar town and Clonmore Industrial Estate in particular, to the R394 at the existing roundabout, is expected to be in place by the third quarter of next year. The issue was raised by Cllr Denis Leonard at the December meeting of Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad.

He welcomed the announcement, saying it was vital to keep the arteries to the town clear and ensure that the town was easily accessible.

Cllr Leonard was supported by the Mullingar mayor, Cllr Aoife Davitt, who said it was easy to see how that could be achieved and how it would reduce the number of HGVs using the area.