Statement from BSC on the Emerging Preferred Route for the Slane Bypass

The Bypass Slane campaign group give a cautious welcome to the emerging preferred route for the Slane bypass. The route will address the sub-standard, dangerous configuration of the North-South section of the N2 through Slane village. It will remove a substantial amount of traffic from the northern corridor and Slane bridge, considerably improving safety and the village environment. It will address previous concerns relating to the UNESCO World Heritage site at Brú na Bóinne. However, we note that of huge concern to those in attendance at the consultation was the management of traffic on the East – West corridor (N51) which will increase in volume on the Drogheda – Navan road when the bypass is constructed. Consultants RPS and Meath County Council advised those in attendance that a comprehensive traffic management plan would form part of the overall solution. We are keen to see this plan prior to Oral Hearing. We would also like the opportunity to give input to a public realm plan which will be drawn up for the village in conjunction with a traffic management plan. We thank all Slane residents and interested parties who attended the Conyngham Arms Hotel last Thursday and urge them to complete the feedback forms included with the route brochure and return them to Meath County Council.