New Killaloe bypass due to open to traffic before the year's end

The new bypass of Killaloe is due to open to traffic before the end of the current year, while the new bridge across the River Shannon in the same locality is scheduled to be opened in March or April of next year, elected members were informed at a meeting of Tipperary County Council on Monday in Nenagh.

Work on upgrading the R494 between Birdhill and Ballina is ongoing, and that too is expected to be completed next March or April.

Members of the council are due to visit the area before Christmas to inspect the works, especially the long-awaited new bridge that should greatly reduce traffic congestion in the Ballina and Killaloe areas.