Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is optimistic following representations to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and having worked in conjunction with Councillor Patrick Mc Gowan that funding made available for road improvements at Cappry to Ballybofey on the N15.
It is hoped that funding can be obtained from the 2017 TII budget to proceed with further road improvements following the completion of works at Mc Groary’s Brae.
He said “Both Cllr Mc Gowan and I have worked closely with the Cappry Resident Group, in reaching this solution. I wish to compliment the residents group on their professionalism and efficiency in working with the road authorities in formulating this proposal added Pat the Cope.
Pat the Cope has received confirmation from Donegal Road Design Office, that a preferred option outlining online road improvement, with new road surface from the end of phase 1 at Mc Groary’s Brae, with additional minor road levels changes and further substantial works to be carried out at Cappry Junction.
The junction improvement is also to include footpath, lighting in the interests of public safety.
The estimated cost of these works is put at €465,000 and an application has been made for this funding to TII to form part of the 2017 works programme, should funding be approved by TII works would commence in 2017.
Deputy Gallagher was informed that funding of this project will not be known until TII allocations are made for 2017, but Pat the Cope has pledged to lobby the Transport Infrastructure Ireland, highlighting the urgent need for this project and how critical it is for funding to be made for this project.
“I wish also to compliment the staff of the Donegal Road Design Office for all their preparatory works in getting this project to funding approval stage, it is now essential we get immediate approval for this project ,as the N15 road is the most travelled road in Donegal,” concluded Pat the Cope.
