Funding sought for Ballina road needing 'urgent repair'

Funding has been sought for an upgrade of a Ballina road needing "urgent repair".

Cllr Annie May Reape lodged a notice of motion at last week’s meeting of Ballina Municipal District calling for an assessment of roads around Ballina town that require repairs, in particular, Cathedral Road outside the Family Resource Centre.

In a written reply, Senior Executive Engineer Orla Bourke said pavement surface condition index surveys had been completed on roads in the district. Works in the Draft 2025 programme have been prioritised based on road conditions and available funding.

Ms Bourke said Cathedral Road is a national road and the council's Road Design Office has confirmed funding has been sought from Transport Infrastructure Ireland for an upgrade.

Cllr Reape said she was happy with this response and looked forward to the works being commenced should funding be approved.