M17/M18 - Gort to Tuam [open to traffic]

m17

JupiterKid wrote: »

Well done m17. Your posting updates on this project is a real treat. The progress shown in the last few posts on that section of the M17 in just 11 months is phenomenal. Surely there must be consideration for a phased opening?

Thanks jupiterkid nice touch,they way this project is going I can see it been opened in sections, section1 tuam to annagh hill section 2 annagh hill to kilternan section3 kilternan to gort

m17

The townland of brockagh Corofin pic1 30/05/15 pic2 09/05/16,forget them other sites this is the only site that keeps you up to date on the m17/m18 motorway

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Ballybanagher Corofin pic1 11/06/15 pic2 10/05/16

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The m18 2kms south of coldwood

jenningso

https://youtu.be/WWpmj-IbHMY

Laying Cement Bond Material (CBM) on M17/18. Video by Robert Lally

Geogregor

jenningso wrote: »

https://youtu.be/WWpmj-IbHMY

Laying Cement Bond Material (CBM) on M17/18. Video by Robert Lally

I hope someone will do drone filming on other road contracts.
Especially N25 New Ross Bypass. Once they start with the bridge there will be some great opportunities for aerial shots.

Chris_5339762

Deleted User wrote: »

They've already said no, mores the pity

If the Tuam Bypass was finished well before the rest of it the uproar in the town will be such that I'm fairly sure it'll get opened early.

m17

The m18 5kms form gort pic2 the m17 5kms form tuam

glineli

m17 wrote: »

The m18 5kms form gort pic2 the m17 5kms form tuam

Some difference!

m17

glineli wrote: »

Some difference!

It has to open in sections there at least 8 months ahead on the northern section

medoc

m17 wrote: »

The m18 5kms form gort pic2 the m17 5kms form tuam

Why the difference. Surely the ground conditions aren't that difficult on the M18?

m17

The m18 3kms south of kilternan 13/05/16 pic1 looking towards gort pic2 looking towards rathmorrissy,looking at these pictures it has to open in sections

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The flyover at coldwood 13/05/16 pic1 and 2 the flyover pic3 looking towards gort with the accommodation flyover in the background pic4 looking towards rathmorrissy

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The townland of laraghmore where the 5th flyover over the m17 will open on Monday pic1 and 2 the flyover pic3 looking towards rathmorrissy pic4 looking towards tuam with the annagh hill flyover in the background

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Poxyshamrock wrote: »

Yeah, thanks M17! This thread would be nothing without your posts!

Thanks poxyshamrock it's very much appreciated

Irish_rat

That rock blasting timeline was epic.

Speaking of road openings I went to the previous scheme G-C and it was a pain to reach. Wherever the lay-by is that's where the plaque usually goes. Mind you I wasnt on the ground of things as much as m17 is. Neither were the other guys. The updates are excellent.

Another good thing is m17's pics are attached to the boards.ie server. Our previous ones were linked from photobucket and I'm sure several are lost links now.

m17

Ariel view of the kiltiernan interchange 14/04/16

glineli

A bad photo of Kiltiernan going south approaching the junction

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Ariel view of the gort interchange looking towards rathmorrissy

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The tuam bypass getting tarmac 15/05/16

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Ariel view of the flyover on the weir road tuam

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m17 wrote: »

Ariel view of the flyover on the weir road tuam

Why did they not put a bridge at the intersection over the N17 on the galway side of Tuam. It will have to be done at some stage if the motorway continues on.

m17

Deleted User wrote: »

Why did they not put a bridge at the intersection over the N17 on the galway side of Tuam. It will have to be done at some stage if the motorway continues on.

There is a roundabout going there

spacetweek

[Deleted User] wrote: »

. It will have to be done at some stage if the motorway continues on.

No motorway will continue on - dual carriageway is more than enough for the rest of the N17.

m17

m17 wrote: »

There is a roundabout going there

I know but would it not of made more sense for them to have an overpass. If the motorway or dual carriageway ever goes past Tuam it will have to be done and cause massive disruption. One more bridge now would not of made a big difference.

nordydan

Deleted User wrote: »

m17 wrote: »

There is a roundabout going there

I know but would it not of made more sense for them to have an overpass. If the motorway or dual carriageway ever goes past Tuam it will have to be done and cause massive disruption. One more bridge now would not of made a big difference.

From looking at the termination of the route I would guess that any N17 extension north would not continue from the roundabout. It would go north from a point a few hundred metres before the terminus of the current scheme. Just a guess!

D Trent

nordydan wrote: »

From looking at the termination of the route I would guess that any N17 extension north would not continue from the roundabout. It would go north from a point a few hundred metres before the terminus of the current scheme. Just a guess!

They're talking about a different roundabout to the one you're thinking of

nordydan

D Trent wrote: »

nordydan wrote: »

From looking at the termination of the route I would guess that any N17 extension north would not continue from the roundabout. It would go north from a point a few hundred metres before the terminus of the current scheme. Just a guess!

They're talking about a different roundabout to the one you're thinking of

Well indeed. How embarrassing.......

D Trent

nordydan wrote: »

Well indeed. How embarrassing.......

😠Happens the best of us

Reuben1210

spacetweek wrote: »

Deleted User wrote: »

. It will have to be done at some stage if the motorway continues on.

No motorway will continue on - dual carriageway is more than enough for the rest of the N17

Is that the eventual plan? dualler continuing to Sligo?