Transport Minister does U-turn as Limerick road gets go-ahead

The long-awaited €58m Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road is seen as a means of opening up the Moyross estate
Transport Minister does U-turn as Limerick road gets go-ahead

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan had initially failed to sign off on the final part of the plans for the €58m road, telling community groups in the area he wanted to explore other options, such as rail.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has today confirmed that the long-awaited €58m Coonagh to Knockalisheen Road in Limerick will go ahead.

The announcement follows recent controversy over delays and potential changes to the project, which angered many locals, who are largely in favour of the road being built.

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