€400m motorway opens between Gorey-Enniscorthy
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The project which has been in operation since 2016 with a total cost of €400m has finally been opened.
The route of the M11 Gorey to Enniscorthy is to the east of Enniscorthy, extending from the southern end of the Gorey Bypass at Clogh to a new junction at Scurlocksbush, approximately 1.5km to the north of Oil-gate.
This venture took a colossal 1850000 hours of manpower and includes fifty-seven new structures, including eight overbridges, five underbridges, 31 farm accommodation underpasses, and three Rail River bridges.
Interestingly, throughout the process 129 previously unknown archaeological sites were discovered and excavated.
The new motorway is set to save road users up to 30 minutes of travel time between Gorey and Enniscorthy. The 39km road which comprised of three sections including the M11 Gorey-Enniscorthy PPS, the M11-N11 mainline and the N30 dual-carriageway was opened last Thursday by Leo Varadkar.
It will allow vehicles to bypass Enniscorthy and avoid going through the busy town. With over 6000 vehicles travelling through the town daily, Enniscorthy has struggled with traffic congestion for quite some time. With this opening, it will provide some much-needed relief.
Wexford Co Council Chairman Councillor Michael Sheehan said it was a major day for Wexford and the entire south-east.
Transport Infrastructure has hailed the new motorway as making journeys safer and also as a boost for jobs in the local area. This will be a great boost for the people of the south-east.
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