Athy Distributor Road will move traffic from the town centre and help clear congestion, invitees at the official opening were told.
The road project includes a 3.4 km road that bypasses the existing town of Athy, along with 5.8 km of combined walking and cycling infrastructure, including a repurposed railway bridge over the River Barrow, two new roundabouts, new signalised junctions at the Carlow Road and Fortbarrington Road, an 80 m single span steel bridge over the River Barrow and a new railway bridge over the Dublin to Waterford railway line.
The scheme aims to create a safer travel environment, reduce journey times, and improve public transport accessibility in Athy.
The project was fully funded by the Department of Transport under Project Ireland 2040 and involved four years of design, planning, consultation, and construction works.
