The route has been the subject of local campaigns for many years from both locals and councillors.
The Minister of Transport has confirmed his department intend to fund the N52 Link Road project between Tullamore and Kilbeggan next year.
The route has been the subject of local campaigns for many years from both locals and councillors.
It missed the list of projects for the latest National Development Plan, but now may be on the list of projects for 2026.
It's hoped link road access would also improve access to the site of the Durrow High Cross and help their plans to build an intrerpretive centre at the site.
Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Tony McCormack says he has no reason to doubt the Department will follow through:
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