Operating profits double at Limerick tunnel firm after sharp increase in TII payments
*Photograph: Brian Arthur OPERATING profits at the consortium which operates the €800m Limerick tolled tunnel last year more than doubled to €16.44 million.
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Frustration building with ‘all kinds of excuses’ for not installing lights in Cratloe
“ALL KINDS OF EXCUSES” have been dished out as reasons for not installing lights under the dual carriageway in Cratloe.
Coroner to highlight judge’s comments over motorway exit concerns were Crusheen publican died
*The late Michael Fogarty. Clare’s County Coroner is to write to the State’s national roads agency to highlight concerns over a motorway exit where a Crusheen publican and Glanbia milkman lost his life four years ago.
Absence of lights on Cratloe M18 slipway queried
LACK OF lighting on the slipway of the M18 in Cratloe has been questioned by elected representatives.
Aviation feature at main roundabout would create positive first impression of Shannon
A SYMBOL to represent Shannon’s history of aviation at one of the town’s main axis points could promote the local International Airport while also enhancing the area.
‘A major emergency planning & health issue’ – opening gates suggested for M18 to ease traffic flow following accidents
IN LIGHT of a rising number of accidents on the M18, the installation of opening gates on sections of the centre median of the motorway have been requested.
Driver feedback sign for main Newmarket-on-Fergus road by April
A driver feedback sign is to be erected on the main road in Newmarket-on-Fergus by the end of April.
60% of drivers violating speed limit by Ballymacahill Cross
A relocation of the pedestrian crossing at Ballymacahill Cross has been requested by the Mayor of Clare with 60 percent of drivers violating the speed limit on the road.
Supermacs say €10m plaza in Doora will create 120 jobs
Planning permission has been granted for a €10m Supermacs plaza outside Ennis off the M18.
A Latoon fairy bush that got international attention
For so long, employees in Shannon and Limerick wished for a bypass through Newmarket-on-Fergus, little did they or anyone think that the construction of the M18 would secure international attention.