There is no decision as yet on whether to close off sections of the N61 Ballymurray to Knockcroghery road as part of a new bypass.
The Preferred Route Corridor has been finalised and the project will now progress to the design stage; if approved by the TII.
Consultants will be engaging with landowners during the course of the next year with a more detailed route made public in early 2023.
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There had been some speculation that the N61 would end beyond Ballymurray railway crossing and similarily the road to Kilteevan at Curry gates would become a cul de sac.
Senior Engineer Alan Mulryan says while this option will be looked at, reduced traffic on those roads will have to be considered:
