R215 road (Ireland)

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R215 road
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Length25 km (16 mi)
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The R215 road is a regional road in Ireland which links Ardee with Dundalk in County Louth. [1] The road was originally a section of the N52; however, it was downgraded to ease traffic and encourage use of the nearby M1 motorway. Signage on the road have yet to reflect the change. [2]

The road is 25 km (16 mi) long.

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References

  1. "Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport" (PDF). www.gov.ie. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  2. "Road Closure R215 (Old N52) Dundalk to Ardee road - Louth County Council". www.louthcoco.ie. Retrieved 27 July 2020.