Galway ring-road decision delayed again
Previous bid blocked
"It will give Galway the capacity to be a sustainable urban centre in the future, and save hugely on journey times,” he said.
The project has, however, faced opposition from a number of groups, who favour improving public transport. A number of home-owners also face compulsory purchase orders.
A previous attempt to build a bypass around the city was blocked by a ruling from the European Court of Justice in 2013.