Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer today announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025. This represents an overall increase of over 8% in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network.
€94 Million has been set aside for Cork roads with €82,838,900 for Cork County Council and a further €11,762,000 for Cork City Council.
Along with these, the Area Office in Carrigaline will take a share of the over €60 million allocated for Restoration Improvement, Restoration Maintenance, Discretionary Grants and other funds. This will be used for local projects across the Carrigaline Municipal District.
Minister of State and Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer has welcomed the significant investment in Cork's road infrastructure as he today announced the government's investment programme of €713 Million for regional and local roads in 2025, along with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Seán Canney.
Over €94 Million will be coming to Cork between projects in Cork County and Cork City.
“As Minister with responsibility for Rural Transport, I know just how important it is that we continue to invest in our rural road network. Cllr Jack White, Cllr. Una McCarthy and I have worked hard to ensure the Carrigaline Municipal District receives a strong allocation.
The following projects have been declared a priority for Carrigaline Muncipal District.
Specific Improvement Grants:
Ballinrea Cross - to complete detailed design of the roundabout.
Bowens Cross
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Safety Improvement Works:
Ballea Waterworks Junction
Ballygarvan R613
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Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience:
The Crosshaven Road, Carrigaline
Passage West Storm drainage
Five Mile Bridge
Ballinphellic, Ballygarvan
See the next issue of The Carrigdhoun for more information.
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