Dáil Éireann - Volume 401 - 10 July, 1990 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 401 - 10 July, 1990

Written Answers. - Athlone By-Pass.

Mr. M. Higgins Mr. M. Higgins

161. Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minster for the Environment when the Athlone by-pass and river crossing will be completed; when it will be open to the general public; the original estimated cost; the current estimates of the final cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn) Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

992

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn): The section of the Athlone by-pass, between the Dublin Road and the Ballymahon Road, is already open to [992] traffic. The balance of the by-pass is due for completion in early 1991.

When construction commenced in 1983, the estimated cost of the scheme was £28 million, in 1983 prices. Allowing for extensions in the scope of the scheme, costing of the order of £3 million, the outturn cost is now estimated at £36 million at current prices.

Dáil Éireann 401 Written Answers. Athlone By-Pass.

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