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Galway ring road decision delayed again
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27 Aug 2021 / ireland Print

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.

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