New Minister for Transport Mr Cullen today opened the Cashel by-pass.
Mr Cullen said the road would improve service and access for road users, and that it showed the Government's commitment to delivering "shorter, safer and superior journeys for Irish road users".
The route, which forms part of the South West Corridor that links Dublin to Cork, should save drivers up to 30 minutes and will result in estimated 10,000 fewer cars passing through Cashel town each day.
The €48.6 million road is a 6.7-kilometre-long dual carriage, with 3.9 kilometres of single carriageway connecting the N8 to the N74 and link roads.
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The project was finished seven months ahead of schedule.