Revealed: These Mayo roads will benefit from significant investment

€40.5m has been confirmed for Mayo's road network.

Alan Dillon TD said: "I’m delighted to confirm today a record investment in Mayo’s road network, marking an increase from the €36.7 million allocated in 2024.

"Several major infrastructure projects will benefit from this increased funding, improving road safety, connectivity, and resilience against extreme weather conditions."

Among the most notable projects are:

- R332 Kilmaine to Tuam - €1,200,000 

- Cong Outer Relief Road - €200,000 

- Killala Road (R314) - €1,000,000 

- Lahardane to Crossmolina upgrade (R313) - €30,000 

- Bunduilee Sea Wall Repair - €55,000 

- Islandeady Drainage Scheme (L1811) - €41,000 

- Derrywash R Drainage Upgrade (L1710) - €38,000 

- Newport Town Bridge Rehabilitation - €195,000 

- Caher Road Improvement (L-1913-71) - €56,000 

- Mullahanowey Road Drainage (L13254) - €25,000 

The funding will be distributed across various crucial initiatives, including:

- Restoration Improvement Works - €21.6m 

- Restoration Maintenance - €2.7 m 

- Restoration Maintenance - €2.3m 

- Discretionary Grant - €5.3 m 

- Bridge Rehabilitation Works - €933,500 

- Specific Improvement Grants - €1.17m 

- Strategic Regional & Local Roads - €1.4m 

- Safety Improvement Works - €849,600 

- Climate Change Adaptation - €1.07 m 

Dillon added: "This is a fantastic boost for Mayo, reflecting our ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety, improving connectivity, and making our transport infrastructure more resilient to climate challenges.

"Projects like the Kilmaine to Tuam upgrade and the Lahardane to Crossmolina road improvements will make a tangible difference to people’s lives, benefiting commuters, businesses, and local communities."