The A32 is the main road connecting Omagh and Enniskillen. There are two small towns on this route, one of which is Irvinestown. The other is Dromore where the A32 originally passed along the Main Street of the town which resulted in local traffic and pedestrians mingling with long distance strategic traffic which created safety problems and delayed journeys.

This scheme saw a new 600 metre throughpass constructed to bypass Main Street by utilising some free land and a public car park within the town boundary. Some of the local roads were adjusted, and a new roundabout built, to maintain access, yet make the new road as effective as possible for through traffic. The point where the new road meets the Omagh Road is arranged as a painted mini-roundabout. The map below illustrates the old and new arrangements. Since the scheme was completed in September 2000, it has made a real difference to both the village and the A32.

Photos

An aerial view of Dromore, looking north, showing the new Inner Link Road in the foreground. Taken in September 2006. Image taken from Geograph. ©Copyright Gordon Dunn and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Looking east out of town along the A32 Omagh Road in Dromore in December 2008. This rather worn mini roundabout marks the start of the Inner Link which heads off to the right. Image taken from Geograph. ©Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Looking south west along the A32 Dromore Inner Link towards the roundabout on Galbally Road in December 2008. Although only 8 years old, the road already looks as if it has been in use for many years. Image taken from Geograph. ©Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.