I can confirm that improvement works on the N59 will start in early June. Galway County Council is currently assessing tenders for the complete resurfacing of a 6.5 km continuous stretch of the N59 from Oughterard and Maam Cross.
Galway County Council has confirmed to me that the contract for the vital improvement works will be awarded in the coming days.
These works involve the laying of a completely new surface on the road bringing improvements that will benefit all road-users, especially from a safety perspective.
Meanwhile, the consultancy firm, Jacobs, is continuing work on the method statements for the N59 from Bunakill to Maam Cross which are requirement of An Bord Pleanála. The method statements for the ground investigation works are due to be assessed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service with a decision due in the coming weeks.