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Plans lodged for pedestrian footbridge in Oughterard

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Plans lodged for pedestrian footbridge in Oughterard

Plans have been lodged for a long-planned pedestrian footbridge in Oughterard.

The bridge over the Owenriff River has been planned for decades - but environmental issues have proved a major hurdle.

The footbridge is seen locally as crucial to addressing safety hazards, as pedestrians - including schoolchildren - have to cross the existing narrow road bridge.

The seeking of planning permission from An Bord Pleanala is now a major milestone - but a decision isn't expected until next year.

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