M2, Ballymena - the missing link
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M2, Ballymena - the missing link
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 23 Jun 2006
When the M2 Ballymena bypass opened in 1969 the intention was to connect it to the Belfast-Antrim section. In the event the plan was abandoned and a dual carriageway was (eventually) built instead over most of the route. This still left a gap at the southern end (seen here). The plan to make a direct connection to the Belfast road has been revived - see Image For comparison “then and now” see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.848622
Longitude
-6.249335