Part of the long-awaited Tralee Northern Relief Road may open as early as next month.
The 2.5-kilometre road project will allow traffic to bypass Tralee on the northern side of the town from Forge Cross to the Bracker O’Regan Road.
The first part of the project is a 1.2-kilometre stretch from Forge Cross Roundabout to the newly-constructed roundabout at Listellick on the Tralee to Abbeydorney road.
The recent meeting of the Tralee Municipal District was told that good progress is being made by the contractor, and the works are due to be complete in the first quarter of the year.
It’s understood that this section may open as early as Late February.
The second part of the scheme connects the R556 Tralee to Abbeydorney road, with the Bracker O’Regan Road.
A consultant was appointed to advance the planning and design of this section, and a preferred route has been chosen following public consultation.
The design process for this section of the road is currently being advanced.
The overall project is estimated to cost €3.5 million.