Upcoming roadworks in Claregalway are set to take between 12 and 18 months to complete.
This has sparked concerns among the community, with councillors raising the issue at a meeting of the Athenry/Oranmore area this week.
The works are due to start in the coming months - and involve the installation of a new drainage system, footpaths, cycle lanes and road surface improvements.
The first phase of works will see pavement overlay - from the traffic lights at the church into the Parkmore Junction.
Fine Gael Cllr James Charity says the idea of working at night needs to be re-visited.