A32 Shannaragh
The scheme at Shannaragh was one of a number of improvement schemes to modern single carriageway standards with improved overtaking opportunities on the A32 route between Omagh and Enniskillen.
Need for Scheme
The A32 between Omagh and Enniskillen is classified as a Trunk Road within the Regional Strategic Transport Network. Improvements to the route were included within the Investment Delivery Plan (IDP) for Roads (2008).
On the existing route, which serves as the link between Omagh and the South West Acute Hospital Emergency Department in Enniskillen, overtaking opportunities are limited and as a result, journey times tend to be unpredictable.
The A32 Shannaragh Realignment scheme was officially opened in February 2013 with an overall project cost of £8.1million, comprising of 2.5km of new single carriageway extending from the A32 Clanabogan Road / B4 Drumlish Road Junction to the A32 Clanabogan Road / Shannaragh Road Junction just north of Dromore.
The works included the replacement of the old Shannaragh Bridge over the Owenreagh River and the realignment of some local roads to improve access onto the A32. The realigned carriageway has significant benefits to the road user in terms of reduced journey times, improved road safety and improved overtaking opportunities along the route.
Key Dates
- work commenced 5 March 2012
- opened to traffic 19 December 2012
- officially opened 13 February 2013
Scheme Documents
- A32 Shannaragh - stage 1 scheme assessment report
- A32 Shannaragh - stage 2 scheme assessment report
- A32 Shannaragh - stage 3 scheme assessment report