Benefits of the M3 Motorway – Clonee to North of Kells

The implementation of the M3 – Clonee to North of Kells – Motorway will result in many benefits for the national network as well as locally for the region. These include:

• The extension to the motorway standard road from Clonee to Kells, a distance of approximately 50 kilometres which will significantly improve road transport connections.
• Major investment in the physical infrastructure of the region as part of the overall M3 Clonee-North of Kells Scheme.
• Bypasses of Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin, Navan, Kells and other smaller communities will see the removal of through traffic thereby improving environmental standards and safety for the residents of these towns and communities.
• Contributing to the competitiveness and efficiencies in the economy of County Meath and other counties served by the N3/M3 route, particularly through reduced transport costs and reduced journey time.
• Significant reductions in travel times along the route for both commuters and holiday makers.
• Enhancement of economic opportunities in the region both during and after construction of the motorway.
• Improvement of the environment along the existing N3 as it passes through the towns and villages.
• Facilitating access to the many tourist and heritage attractions in the region.