Ireland's newest motorway launched today in the West

The M17 M18 Gort to Tuam motorway was unveiled to the public today two months ahead of schedule and on budget.

Ireland's newest motorway launched today in the West
Wed, 27 Sep, 2017 - 12:13

The M17 M18 Gort to Tuam motorway was unveiled to the public today two months ahead of schedule and on budget.

It was officially opened today by Shane Ross, TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in the presence of Cllr. Eileen Mannion, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway.

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