Road Projects

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Questions (130)

Martin Kenny

Question:

130. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an individual update on the planned progression of each regional and local road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18413/24]

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Minister for Transport

In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority.

Regional and local road funding grants are used predominantly for road pavement resealing and strengthening works, bridge rehabilitation projects, climate adaptation, safety measures, drainage works and community involvement schemes on less trafficked roads.

In addition to maintaining the road network, targeted improvements are also prioritised, including 12 strategic schemes identified in the National Development Plan. To date 7 of the NDP schemes have been completed including the Athy Southern Distributor Road (opened Oct 2023) along with the Portlaoise Southern Relief Road, Sallins Bypass and the Sligo Western Distributor Road and a further three projects are at construction stage, including the Tralee Northern Relief Road and the Shannon Crossing, Killaloe Bypass and R494 Upgrade schemes.

The planning and implementation of the projects is the responsibility of the relevant local authority.

Name of Project	Current Status of Project (as per IG)
R162 Navan to Kingscourt Road	Implementation.
Thurles Relief Road	Pre-tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy.
Carlow Southern Relief Road	Pre-tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy.
Tralee Northern Relief Road	Pre-tender - Project Design. Planning and Procurement Strategy.
R157 Maynooth Road, Dunboyne	Not a Department of Transport funded project.