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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Questions (177)

Alan Kelly

Question:

177. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the projected completion date for the Shannon Crossing project between Ballina and Killaloe. [19054/23]

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The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants.

The Shannon Crossing, Killaloe Bypass and R494 Upgrade scheme is one of the limited number of strategic regional and local road improvement schemes being undertaken under the National Development Plan.

Implementation of the Shannon Crossing, Killaloe Bypass and R494 Upgrade scheme is the responsibility of Clare County Council. Following the conclusion of the tender process for the main construction contract for the scheme, the contract was awarded in 2022 and the construction programme is underway. My understanding is that the scheme is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

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