Bridge crossing plans in jeopardy

Plans for the €40m Shannon Bridge Crossing are heading for choppy waters after a leading environmental campaigner confirmed his intention to seek a judicial review.

Peter Sweetman has instructed Harrington and Co solicitors to obtain leave from the High Court for a judicial review of An Bord Pleanála’s decision on Mar 27 to grant planning permission for the project subject to 11 conditions.

This includes the €12m Shannon Bridge Crossing, €11.9m Killaloe bypass, and upgrading works costing €16.6m on the road linking Ballina and Birdhill.