The Monaghan Southern Access Road is a 3.6km strategic route between the N54 to the west of Monaghan Town and the N2 to the east and is divided into three phases. Section 1 (380m) commenced at the N54 and was completed in 2004, Section 2 (1.4km) completed detailed design in 2009 and Section 3 (1.8km) is a protected corridor identified within the Monaghan County Development Plan. Monaghan County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced multidisciplinary engineering consultants to deliver Section 2 and Section 3 progressing through Phases 1 to 4. The project will be delivered in accordance with TII Project Management Guidelines and the Transport Appraisal Framework. These phases will include option selection, preliminary design, and preparation for statutory approvals, however Section 2 will re-commence at Phase 3. A central focus throughout will be the provision of high-quality active travel infrastructure and the activation of lands for development.