Sligo's O'Connell Street will reopened in early December, a local councillor has confirmed.

Fine Gael's Matt Lyons said traffic flow in the area would recommence on 9 December, after the borough council was given proposals detailing the street's redevelopment.

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Final plans and costings for the scheme are due to be presented to councillors within the next fortnight.

After receiving these documents - from the senior engineer in charge of the project - the council will give its final decision.

Last night, the council chamber heard that €120,000 had been allocated for the street's pedestrianisation three years ago; funding which could now be contributed to the reopening.

However, Councillor Lyons raised concerns over the cost of a €25,000 road resurfacing project.

(PR/GK)