Galway Bay fm newsroom - It's hoped major road works at Kilmeen Cross near Loughrea will get underway in the coming weeks
The works are now set to be carried out in two phases - the first will address a stretch of bumpy road surface from the Cross towards Portumna.
The second phase will involve road improvements along a kilometre of the N65 in the Loughrea direction - including realignment works at Kilmeen Cross itself.
The matter was raised at a recent meeting of the County Council, where an assurance was given that the project is a 'top priority' for the local authority.
You can hear more on this from Loughrea Councillor Michael 'Moegie' Maher on FYI Galway from 5...