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N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme: UK Government and Monaghan County Council Propose Highway Upgrade

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Monaghan County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have been working together for several years to upgrade a 28km section of the N2/A5 Dublin-Derry Road in County Monaghan, UK. The proposed project, called the N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme, aims to bypass Monaghan Town, Emyvale village, and the settlement of Corracrin, improving safety and enhancing the urban environment for all road users. The scheme has secured funding from the EU's 'Connecting Europe Facility' Fund, with match funding provided by the Department of Transport and administered by TII. Jacobs Consulting Engineers are the designers appointed to progress the planning and design of the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme aims to upgrade a 28km section of the N2/A5 Dublin-Derry Road in County Monaghan, UK.
  • The proposed project has secured funding from the EU's 'Connecting Europe Facility' Fund and the Department of Transport.
  • Jacobs Consulting Engineers are the designers appointed to progress the planning and design of the project.
  • The scheme will bypass Monaghan Town, Emyvale village, and the settlement of Corracrin, improving safety and enhancing the urban environment.
  • A Type 2 divided dual carriageway cross-section is proposed, with two lanes in each direction, a narrow central reserve, and strategically planned junctions.
  • The project will create opportunities for new and upgraded footpaths and cycleways for Active Travel along the length of the scheme.
  • Public information days will be held in Clontibret, Emyvale, and Tyholland Community Centres to provide members of the public with an opportunity to discuss the project and provide feedback.

Statistics:

  • 28km: length of the motorway upgrade scheme.
  • 2025: expected completion date of surveys/investigations by Jacobs Consulting Engineers.
  • 3 weeks: duration of meetings with directly affected landowners by Jacobs Consulting Engineers in April 2025.
  • 2025: expected date for updating and finalising the design of the project following public feedback.
  • 087 340 3786: N2 Project Phoneline.
  • ClontibretBorder@N2MonaghanLouth.ie: email address for feedback and submissions.

Sources:

  • Monaghan County Council
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
  • EU's 'Connecting Europe Facility' Fund
  • Department of Transport
  • Jacobs Consulting Engineers
  • N2 Clontibret to Border Road Scheme website (www.N2MonaghanLouth.ie)
  • Robert Burns, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council
  • Cllr PJ O'Hanlon, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council

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