Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 April 2023
182. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the Tralee northern relief road, the up-to-date timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18830/23]
View answerThe 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 Tralee Northern Relief Road is one of the limited number of strategic regional and local road improvement schemes being undertaken under the National Development Plan. Implementation of the project is the responsibility of Kerry County Council.
I understand from Kerry County Council that as regards to Phase A of the scheme, a number of advance works have been completed, and the works on the Big River Bridge are nearing completion. Kerry County Council then plan to progress the mainline works with a view to completing Phase A in 2024.
