Public given once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk under River Shannon

PEOPLE will have a first and last opportunity to walk under the River Shannon next Saturday when the €660 million tunnel road connecting Limerick and Clare will open for pedestrians.

Up to 20,000 people are expected to attend the open day from 10am to 5pm and walk along the 900m tunnel, of which 675m goes under the river.

When the motorway opens in coming months, pedestrians will not be allowed to access it.