The N6 Kilbeggan to Athlone national road scheme was officially opened today by Noel Dempsey TD, Minister for Transport.
The new dual carriageway commences close to Kilbeggan at the western end of the completed N6 Kinnegad to Kilbeggan scheme and connects to the eastern end of the existing Athlone Bypass.
Three towns and villages are bypassed by the new road -- Kilbeggan, Horseleap and Moate. As a result, there will be a reduction in travel time due, in particular, to the bypassing of Moate where delays of up to 45 minutes have been experienced on a regular basis at peak times.
