€160m Macroom-to-Ballyvourney bypass route fenced off

Contractors have fenced off almost half the entire route of a long-awaited €160m bypass of one of Cork’s worst bottlenecks.

Ground investigation works and archaeological digs have also started along sections of the proposed N22 Macroom to Ballyvourney bypass project.

The works are being carried out as part of a €13m programme of advance works in anticipation of future funding being sanctioned for the construction of the bypass.