Construction on this important infrastructure project was completed in late 2009, several months ahead of schedule. The finished route is 5 km shorter than the original route design and includes 44 structures including a 120m-span bridge across the River Suck. Archaeological excavations were carried out prior to breaking ground and a number of environmental factors were taken into consideration during the planning phase, with extensive mitigation measures put in place to safeguard natural habitats and conserve native species during the construction phase.
The N6 Galway to Ballinasloe motorway/dual carriageway is a vital component in the ongoing development of a modern interurban network in Ireland that has significantly improved road transport connections between the West and the East of the country and continues to benefit the Western region.
