An Bord Pleanála granted approval for the Cloongullane Bridge project in December 2018.

A road development scheme comprising the realignment of 1.8km of the N26 at Cloongullane in Swinford, Co. Mayo and an 83m single span bridge crossing of the River Moy
Roughan & O’Donovan provided civil and structural engineering design services for the realignment of the N26 at Cloongullane, Swinford in County Mayo.
The proposed development aims to:
The proposed road development includes:
ROD prepared the Environmental Report, the AA Screening and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) for the application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP). The scheme was approved in December 2018.
In April 2019, advanced works, including tree felling, fencing, archaeological excavations and testing and services diversions, got underway.
In October 2020, the main construction contract was awarded to BAM Civil Ltd.
Construction works began in November 2020.
Developing a solution that minimised impacts on the qualifying interests of the River Moy SAC represented a challenge. Early engagement with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Inland Fisheries Ireland helped identify the best solutions for the watercourse crossings. Ecological and environmental surveys and assessments were also undertaken.