Councillors in Limerick have backed a variation of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road.
The 150 million euro road, which is also due to run through much of South-East Clare, has been accepted by Councillors here, but was initially rejected by local representatives in Limerick eighteen months ago.
It’s strongly opposed by a number of affected residents, but received the backing of the likes of Shannon Airport, LIT and UL.
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It also got the green light from the vast majority of Limerick Councillors last evening – they voted 33-3 in favour – but Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Cathal Crowe thinks this project is still many years away.
