Shannon tunnel to save half-hour travel time after Tuesday opening

LIMERICK’S new €660 million tunnel will be a winner for many race-goers who are Galway-bound next week.

The new route, under the Shannon and bypassing the city centre, will cut up to a half-hour off travel times for many Munster people heading to the west.

The tolled road, costing €1.80 for cars, will open from Tuesday afternoon next.