Minister hopes construction of Macroom bypass will begin 'within weeks'

Construction of the long-awaited Macroom bypass as part of the massive €280m upgrade of the N22 main Cork to Kerry route could start before the end of the year.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed said he hopes to see “boots on the ground” within weeks following Cabinet approval earlier this week of the massive 22km N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom road project.