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The following developments took place in August:



ROADS

N1/A1 Newry to Dundalk

The A1/N1 Newry to Dundalk dual carriageway opened on 2 August 2007. The scheme length is 14km in total of which 9.4km is located in County Louth and 4.6km in County Down. The Dundalk to Newry scheme completes the first of the five Major Inter Urban routes in the State, from Dublin to the Border. It is the first joint North/South venture to construct a major road scheme as one project across both jurisdictions. The project was on budget and completed 4 months ahead of time.



BUSES

On the 2 August the Minister for Transport today launched the first phase of Transport 21 funded buses in Galway City aimed at improving public transport services for the people of Galway.

Benefits of new Transport 21 Buses -

New buses will enable Bus Éireann to significantly improve frequency of service, providing customers with more departures and more options.

New buses are low floor wheelchair accessible and their introduction will make the Bus Éireann Galway City bus fleet 100% low floor wheelchair accessible.

New buses are bio fuel compatible with cleaner 'Euro 4' lower emissions engines.

New buses are 2007 vehicles, contemporary in design and will offer customers an enhanced journey and will enhance the image of the city.

New buses have 8 high-spec digital CCTV cameras on board to provide a safer environment for staff and customers.




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