Slane has a medieval bridge and an 18th century
road carrying 21st century articulated traffic…
The only long-term solution to the
ongoing traffic problem in Slane
is the construction of the bypass.

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Bypass Slane Campaign Homepage

Slane is well known as a accident blackspot. Garda figures confirm this with the stretch of the N2 through Slane village at the top of their list of Collision Prone Zones. There is no publicly available list of the deaths and injuries but to date at least 22 people have lost their lives and countless others have been injured in road traffic incidents on the roads of Slane.

The Bypass Slane Campaign was formed in April 2009 in the aftermath of a serious road traffic incident in Slane Village on 23/03/09. The objectives of the group are to:

  • Highlight the on-going serious road safety issue in Slane
  • Lobby both locally and nationally for the fast-tracking of the Slane Bypass
  • Lobby Meath County Council for immediate safety measures

    N2 Slane Bypass Road Scheme
    Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

    Full details of the proposed bypass route and design may be inspected in the Environmental Impact Statement. Anyone may make a submission to An Bord Pleanála on any issue in relation to the impact of the proposal on or before 17th February 2010. <MORE INFORMATION HERE>

    View the planned route of the Slane Bypass by clicking the images below. The image on the right shows the proposed bypass route in relation to built and cultural heritage as well as the World Heritage Site boundary (in red) and Buffer Zone boundary (in brown). Note that the Buffer Zone is not part of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site.

    Slane Bypass route Slane Bypass route

    Report Dangerous Driving

    If you observe dangerous driving including speeding please take the registration of the vehicle involved and report the incident to Slane Garda Station 041-9824202 or on the lo-call Garda Traffic Watch number 1890 205 805.

    Slane accident black spot Slane crash HGV

    All images on this site have been taken on the roads around Slane.
    All incidents depicted have occurred in and around Slane village.

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    Latest News
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    30th August 2010
    Bypass Slane Campaign Letter     to Editor, Irish Times, published.
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    28th August 2010
    Irish Times article strongly critical of attempts to block bypass.
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    26th August 2010
    ESRI economist attacks Slane bypass proposal.
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    22nd June 2010
    An Bord Pleanála promises final decision by 30th September 2010.

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    1 June 2010
    BBCNI visit Slane Village to report on proposed bypass.
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    18th May 2010
    An Bord Pleanála seek further information from Meath County Council in relation to the proposed bypass. Still no announcement on an oral hearing.
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    17th February 2010
    Bypass Slane Campaign submission lodged with Bord Pleanála.
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    Slane Bypass submission

    Read the submission <HERE>

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    15th February 2010
    Another Traffic Incident in Slane.
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    24 January 2010
    Bypass Slane Campaign response to recent media coverage.
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    22 January 2010
    Irish Times report on the proposed bypass.
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    20th January 2010
    Slane hits the headlines. Extensive coverage given by RTE and other outlets to the proposed Slane Bypass.
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    January 2010
    The EIS relating to the proposed N2 Slane Bypass is now available. Submissions to be received by Bord Pleanála by 17th February 2010
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    19th December 2009
    Meath County Council have just published the CPO notice for Slane Bypass. Major step in the progress towards construction!
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    4th December 2009
    New 30km speed limit signs appear on the approaches to Slane.
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    December 2009
    Bypass Slane Campaign car stickers now available! Please contact us to get yours FREE!
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    November 2009
    NRA to finalise and publish Environmental Impact Statement imminently in advance of Bord Pleanála submission    .
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    6th October 2009
    New shorter bypass route unveiled by the NRA for public inspection in Conyngham Arms Hotel.
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    Contact us at bypassslanecampaign@gmail.com

    Bypass Slane Campaign, c/o Slane Community Forum, The Village Inn, Slane, Co. Meath.