Villagers demand bypass road to replace Slane Bridge blackspot

MORE than 20 people have died in accidents on or near Slane Bridge in Co Meath over the past 40 years and residents are demanding the provision of a bypass road.

The call has come following the latest temporary closure announcement of the bridge.

It will be shut from 6am on Saturday September 7, up until 6am the following day, to allow Meath County