Minister Naughten confirms €23.2m investment in Galway roads

In East Galway, Infrastructure, News by Denis Naughten

Local Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed a €23.2m investment programme for 2018 for regional and local roads in County Galway.

This includes funding for restoration and improvements works as well as €415,000 for bridge rehabilitation works and €250,000 for safety improvement works, allocated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

“The main priority in allocating this funding to Galway County Council has been the maintenance and safety of the road network,” explained Minister Naughten.

The allocation also includes a specific improvement grant of €300,000 for the realignment of the L3412 at R348 (Nutfield Cross) in Ballinasloe.

ENDS.