A project being delivered by Mayo County Council in association with Galway County Council
Cong is a charming village nestled between the stunning Lough Mask and Lough Corrib, straddling the borders of County Mayo and County Galway. While its rich history and scenic beauty draw thousands of visitors each year, the village also faces challenges due to its narrow streets and high traffic volumes.
Currently, up to 100 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) pass through Cong daily, creating safety concerns, congestion, and damage to historic structures like the twelfth-century Market Cross monument. These issues are particularly pronounced during the summer, when the village is bustling with domestic and international tourists.
To address these challenges, Mayo County Council, in association with Galway County Council, are proposing to design and construct a relief road which will cross the county boundary and be partially located in County Mayo and County Galway. This new road will provide an alternative route for through traffic without the need to travel into the village centre. This will be particularly effective in diverting the large proportion of HGVs away from the centre and facilitate an improved quality of environment with enhanced safety for those in the village.
The Cong Relief Road project aims to:
Enhance Road Efficiency – Reduce travel times and improve journey reliability, especially for HGVs.
Improve Safety – Enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing HGV traffic through the village.
Promote Sustainability – Lower emissions and align with Government environmental and road safety goals.
Protect Heritage and Environment – Minimise impacts on Lough Corrib and reduce environmental and land use disruption.
Revitalise Cong Village – Improve air and noise quality, support urban renewal, and boost tourism appeal.
Support Community and Accessibility – Facilitate walking, cycling, and social inclusion through reduced traffic volumes.
Mayo County Council are currently at the start of Phase 2 – Option Selection and as a first step are seeking your feedback which will play a crucial role in shaping this next stage.
This consultation provides an opportunity for you to share local knowledge and insights, which will help us. This phase of the public consultation will be open until Friday 14th February 2025.
We are currently at the start of Phase 2 Option Selection and as a first step are seeking your feedback which will play a crucial role in shaping this next stage. This phase of the public consultation will be open until Friday 14th February
The Cong Relief Road project aims to:
Enhance Road Efficiency – Reduce travel times and improve journey reliability, especially for HGVs.
Improve Safety – Enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety by reducing HGV traffic through the village.
Promote Sustainability – Lower emissions and align with Government environmental and road safety goals.
Protect Heritage and Environment – Minimise impacts on Lough Corrib and reduce environmental and land use disruption.
Revitalise Cong Village – Improve air and noise quality, support urban renewal, and boost tourism appeal.
Support Community and Accessibility – Facilitate walking, cycling, and social inclusion through reduced traffic volumes.
Mayo County Council are currently at the start of Phase 2 – Option Selection and as a first step are seeking your feedback which will play a crucial role in shaping this next stage. The purpose of this consultation to is gather public feedback and local knowledge which will aid in the identification of route options at the next stage of the project
This consultation provides an opportunity for you to share local knowledge and insights, which will help us. This phase of the public consultation will be open until Friday 14th February
