A further €800K allocation has been granted for maintenance and renewal works on the R232 Laghey to Pettigo Road.
This is in addition to the €1.3m previously secured thus increasing the total allocation to €2.1m to date.
The funding has been welcomed by Cllr. Michèal Naughtonfollowing the confirmation from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Cllr. Naughton said he is delighted to have secured this stand-alone funding from the department for this stretch of road.
“This additional investment will significantly improve the level of service for road users
and enhance the accessibility of South West Donegal, including the port of Killybegs, Glencolmcille and for all the people of west Donegal.
Cllr Naughton added: “It is fantastic to see the improvement work which has already started on this road and to compliment the department for their support and to see this stretch of road finally getting the recognition it deserves and the acknowledgement of the strategic importance of this vital route.
“I would like to give a special word of thanks to Mark Sweeney, Anthony McGrath and all the local staff of Donegal County Council for all their hard work and help to date and for getting this work started.”