More than €34million is to be spent on road projects in Donegal next year it was announced on Friday evening.
More than 50 projects involving major and minor road improvements, road realignments, new pavements, lighting and winter maintenance was announced by Minister Joe McHugh.
“This €34million is a really significant investment on the roads in Donegal and it comes on the back of unparalleled Government support for major infrastructure projects across the county,” Minister McHugh said.
“Work on the N56 around Mountcharles and the Gweebarra bends and work on the Blue Banks were massive for a number of reasons – not least for safety, for commuters and for opening up regions along the Wild Atlantic Way and helping to make it easier to connect tourists.
“Now we are seeing more money being pumped into the roads in the county with big investment planned already for 2019 through Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the County Council,” he said.
More than €2.8million will be spent on four projects on the N14 at Tullyrap, N15 at the Corcam Bends, Cappry Junction and McGroary’s Brae.
€9million was also approved for pavement schemes in the county.
Minister McHugh added. “It means better quality, safer roads. It means jobs for construction teams and contractors and all the benefits they bring to local communities. It means better and safer journeys and reduced journey times.
“There are obviously big-ticket projects in the €34million that has been allocated but there are also plenty of smaller schemes which will real differences to the local communities.
“Whether it’s good quality footpaths, lighting or just general winter maintenance. It all adds up to a serious investment in the county.”
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