Greenway works for border link up facing delays
Work to link the CarlingfordOmeath Greenway to Newry have faced delays and are now expected to be completed in 2020, Louth County Council have confirmed.
The coastal pathway which has become a major attraction in north Louth was expected to be linked up to the border by 2019.
While the southern section of the route is now well established, construction is continuing along Albert Basin and Victoria Lock outside Newry to create a seamless cross border pathway.
Delays in funding in the north have been reported as the reason for the delay in completion.
Part of a cross border project aimed at creating a seamless route for cyclists, walkers and runners to take in the scenic beauty of Carlingford Lough.
Officially known as the Carlingford Lough Greenway project, it represents a part- nership of three locla authorities, drawing from Northern Ireland and the border region, with Louth County Council acting as the lead partner for the duration of the project.
Named as a ‘National Trail’ in 2016, it is now placed among some of the finest walking and cycling routes in Ireland.
A spokesman for Louth County Council told the Argus: ‘It is anticipated that the project will be completed in 2020, with procurement in relation to the southern side ongoing.’
And there are also hopes that the path will be extended south towards Greenore, where it could also link in with passengers departing the Scenic Carlingford ferry.
The council spokesman added: ‘While the current project terminates at Carlingford the steering committee is exploring possibilities in relation to extending the greenway to Greenore, subject to funding being made available.’