Local and regional roads in Mayo to receive over €36m
Regional and local roads in Mayo are set to be improved as a result of a much-needed funding boost.
Funding of €36,676,730 has been allocated to Mayo County Council for the protection and renewal of existing regional and local road network.
Mayo Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon said this will be a huge benefit to Mayo.
“I am pleased that Mayo County Council will be allocated €810,000 for specific improvement works to the at Glencastle along with the Kilkelly Relief Road, the Lahardane to Crossmolina Road, the Killala Regional Road Improvement scheme as well as phase two of Glenisland Road. Further funding has also been allocated to the Kilmaine to Tuam road and the Cong outer relief road under the Strategic Regional and Local roads programme,” Deputy Dillon said.
“A total of €658 million will be invested in roads around the country this year. This represents an increase of €32m for road pavement and rehabilitation works. This funding will help to maintain approximately 2,640km of regional and local roads and strengthen a further 2,160km. It will improve the quality of the road network overall.
“An important part of this allocation is the climate change adaptation grant, which will help future proof our roads. There is now more support available for drainage works, flood protection, severe weather works and salt purchase so that we can be better prepare ourselves for the whatever weather conditions this year brings.”
Other features of this year’s investment programme include:
• Road pavement strengthening works
• Preventative surface dressing work
• Bridge rehabilitation works
• Signage
• Safety improvement works
Michael Ring TD said he was “pleased” with the news.
“This funding will be key to enhancing connectivity, supporting businesses, and making it easier and safer for families to get to and from school and work in our communities,” Deputy Ring said.
“A total of €658 million will be invested in roads around the country this year. This represents an increase of €32m for road pavement and rehabilitation works. This funding will help to maintain approximately 2,640km of regional and local roads and strengthen a further 2,160km. It will improve the quality of the road network overall.
“An important part of this allocation is the climate change adaptation grant, which will help future proof our roads. There is now more support available for drainage works, flood protection, severe weather works and salt purchase so that we can be better prepare ourselves for the whatever weather conditions this year brings.”
