Construction work has been completed on a €3.5 million road upgrade in Dublin.

The project, on the Drumcondra Road Upper, removes a pinch point and ensures continuous bus lanes are provided at that point. A significant restriction on bus movements existed directly adjacent to the Cat and Cage pub and St Patrick's College on the Drumcondra Road Upper, which resulted in delays during the main peak periods. The project also includes the enhancement of cycling and walking facilities on the route.

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The overall project cost €3.5 million which was funded by the National Transport Authority from grants provided by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport.

Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority said: "The Swords Road Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) is one of the busiest routes in the Dublin bus network, serving both Dublin Airport and Swords with a bus travelling every 90 seconds approximately in each direction at peak time. The upgrade being unveiled today will significantly improve traffic flow in the area. It will also improve cycling facilities on the route, which feeds into our overall strategy of improving cycle lanes in Dublin."

(CD)