SEAMUS QUIRKE ROAD OPENING EXPECTED IN APRIL

Date Published: 13-Mar-2012

The Seamus Quirke road in the city is expected to open mid to late next month

The opening of the road has been delayed several times, the last target date given by the city council was this month.

The road has been the subject of much controversy, with motorists complaining of serious traffic delays since work began in late 2010.

The estimated cost of the works was initially 12 million, however that has since risen to over 15 million euro.

Director of services for transportation at Galway city council is Joe Tansey.

Speaking on Galway Talks, he said motorists can now see the extent of work that has taken place on the busy city route.