The Irish Republic's Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister Varadkar 'turned the sod' on the €26m N5 Longford bypass in mid May.
He said this new road scheme, which will consist of 2.6km of single carriageway, is due for completion towards the end of next year.
The N5 Longford Bypass is the first of six new road starts beginning in 2011.
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Minister Varadkar said: "I'm very pleased to be able to turn the sod for this new road in these difficult times for the economy.
"I'm very happy to confirm that five other projects are due to start this year.
"This project is already creating jobs, will improve road safety and add considerably to the quality of life in the area. These commencement works on the Longford bypass are evidence of this Government's commitment to road safety.
"It follows the €75m boost for 'shovel-ready' transport projects which got the green light earlier this week, and which will make our roads safer following two very severe winters."
(BMcC/KMcA)
