Killaloe By pass plans step up a gear.

Plans to bypass Killaloe have moved one step closer.

Councillors have agreed that an amendment will be made to the East Clare Local Area Plan to allow for the Western by pass to go ahead.

A potential route has been decided with the public set to be consulted in the coming weeks regarding the bypass and its suitability for the area.

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Plans to bypass Killaloe have moved one step closer.

Councillors have agreed that an amendment will be made to the East Clare Local Area Plan to allow for the Western by pass to go ahead.

A potential route has been decided with the public set to be consulted in the coming weeks regarding the bypass and its suitability for the area.

The completion of a bypass for the area is seen as a key step in alleviating traffic congestion in the town at the Old bridge area and Fianna Fail councillor Cathal Crowe is confident that the project will get the green light to commence