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A1 Road

Dublin to Belfast road completed

THE FINAL STRETCH of the dual carriageway from Dublin to Belfast is being opened today, five months ahead of schedule. The new section of the A1 will link Beech Hill North of Newry to Cloghogue, shortening journey time between the cities by ten minutes.