Work is ongoing on the last section of the Grand Canal Greenway in Co Offaly it will run from the main canal near Edenderry to the border with Co Kildare. But unlike the Royal Canal Greenway, which is finished outside of County Dublin, there are significant sections of the Grand Canal Greenway to be finished in Co Kildare, as well as a section to be completed in Dublin City. Waterways Ireland, in an update posted to LinkedIn, said: Construction is currently underway on a 3.2 km section of greenway extending from Downshire Bridge, Edenderry, to the Offaly Kildare county boundary. This section represents the final link of the Grand Canal Greenway within County Offaly and will further enhance connectivity for walkers, cyclists and local communities along this historic waterway corridor.The all-island body added: The project will deliver a high-quality, safe and accessible route, supporting recreation, active travel and sustainable tourism, while connecting people with the unique heritage and natural environment of the Grand Canal. Works are expected to be completed in summer 2027.The largest remaining sections of the Grand Canal Greenway yet to be finished is between the Offaly and Kildare county boundary and Sallins in Kildare this section currently includes a variety of surfaces. As documented in a recent video by the YouTube channel Ebike touring life, the section includes mud, grass and very restrictive barriers.Besides that, the only other large gap in the Grand Canal Greenway is in the Dublin City Council area between Inchicore and Portbello Harbour. There are also restrictive kissing gates between Inchicore and the Kildare border, and in Kildare at Inchicore and Portbello Harbour, and one at McEvoys public near Hazelhatch.ALSO READ: Health and safety trumps public access as beer garden blocking State-owned canal towpath route defended after millions spent on greenwayIMAGES: Photos of the ongoing work by Waterways Ireland.