Long-awaited Macroom bypass to open later today

Members of the public will be able to travel the new route from 2pm

A section of the new Macroom bypass at Annagh Beg looking West towards Carrigaphooca where it will join up with the old section of the N22. Picture: Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach will be the first to travel on the long-awaited Macroom bypass when the first section of it opens later this afternoon.

The 8km section of the €300m bypass will be officially opened by Micheál Martin at 11am, with members of the public being able to travel the new route from 2pm.