New bridge linking Tipperary and Clare will be open soon to the public
Deputy Alan Kelly confirmed the news today that the Ballina/Killaloe bridge finally has an opening date.
Labour TD for North Tipperary Alan Kelly has confirmed the news today that the much anticipated Ballina/Killaloe bridge finally has been given an opening date.
In a statement released today, the TD said: "I’m delighted to let everyone know that Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD will officially open the new bridge at Ballina/Killaloe on Thursday 22nd of May at 3pm.
"I’ve been waiting for this day for decades. I made it one of my main local political priorities when I entered politics in 2007 to get this bridge built. It will be transformative for the local area both socially and economically.
"When I was Minister I pushed this project immensely and finally ensured that it was out in the national development plan in 2015. This is what ensure that the project was commenced and had to be built.
"I want to thank the officials in the Department of Transport who worked on this with me for years. Many of them have retired since. I also want to acknowledge the work of Tipperary and Clare County Councils, Councillors from both sides of the bridge, the contractors SISK and of course the local community who put up with so much disruption over the years.
"This is going to be a fantastic day and one I’ve been looking forward to all my political career and the bridge opening is something I’m immensely proud of."