WATERFORD is on the brink of an historic development with work now underway on the €530 million Waterford City Bypass, which includes a long-sought second river crossing.

WATERFORD is to have a second river crossing within four years and a new city bypass which will cut journey times into and through the city significantly.

WATERFORD has been asked to submit a bid for the Tall Ships’ Races in 2011, a move which is being interpreted locally as a major indication the multi-million euro event could well be back to the south-east in five years.

WATERFORD City Council is to implement a roads programme that will see almost €32 million invested in the current year on the city’s road and transport infrastructure.

JOURNEY times across Waterford city have been cut by up to a half hour with the opening of the long-awaited, €37m Outer Ring Road.