Ardee Bypass Construction Unlikely to Begin Before 2028 Despite Breakthrough - 22/10/2026
A long-awaited start date for the N52 Ardee bypass remains at least two years away, with Louth County Council confirming that construction is unlikely to begin before 2028.
The update comes after the council and Friends of Ardee Bog announced a collaborative agreement on the project, which will see the bog protected and a Supreme Court challenge withdrawn, bringing a lengthy legal dispute to an end.
Councillor Pearse McGeough has welcomed the progress, highlighting the role played by the Ardee Traders and Business Group in helping move the project forward. He says he looks forward to seeing…
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