The N4 transportation corridor between Mullingar and Roosky, County Longford forms part of the key Dublin to Sligo National Primary route (part of Trans-European Network for Transport). This scheme forms part of Project Ireland 2040 and is included in the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030.

Announcement of The Preferred Option

Westmeath County Council in conjunction with Longford County Council, supported by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), wish to announce to all stakeholders, landowners, members of the public and interested parties the selection of the Preferred Option (PO) for the N4 Mullingar to Longford (Roosky) project.
The Emerging Preferred Route Corridor for the project went on display in July 2024, with 154 submissions being received as part of that public consultation. The Option Selection Process for the scheme was then finalised, which considered submissions and feedback received, assisting the Project Team to:

• Identify potential opportunities and constraints within the EPRC,
• Further inform the indicative Junction and Sideroad Strategy, and:
• Confirm the Preferred Option.

The Preferred Option (PO) has now been published and is available on the project website.

Additionally, the Option Selection Report has been finalised and uploaded to the project website, which can be found within the Publications Tab. There is a hard copy of this report available to view in the Westmeath National Roads Office, which can be arranged by appointment.

Following the selection of the Preferred Option, the next phase of TII’s planning and design process (i.e. Phase 3 – Design and Environmental Evaluation) has now commenced. Subject to funding, this will involve further development of the multi-modal transport solution, including the associated design and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment.

Throughout the Phase 3 process, the Project Team is committed to continuously engaging with people living, working or who own land and property within the Study Area, however the design of the road and identification of the impacts on land and property will take some time to develop.

In order to inform the design process, the Project Team will first undertake a range of engineering and environmental site surveys. The design team will be in contact with relevant landowners to arrange these surveys.
As the site surveys are completed, the initial design of the transport solution can be progressed. When the design has reached a level of maturity where informed discussions can take place, the Project Team will consult with directly impacted landowners in relation to the initial design and its impact on land and property. Thereafter, feedback will be considered, and amendments may be made, where feasible, before finalising the design.

If you have any further queries or feedback regarding the project, please do not hesitate to get in touch via any of the communication channels below to arrange an in-person meeting, telephone call or virtual meeting.
We welcome the opportunity to engage with you on the development of this major infrastructure project and look forward to continuing to work with you as the project progresses.

Enquiries to the NRO:

Phone: 044 9334250
Email: info@wccprojectoffice.ie

Enquiries to ROD Aecom:

Email: Joseph.Kennedy@rod.ie
Mobile: 086 0599895

N4 Website: www.n4mullingartolongford.ie

Updated January 2025