LATEST: Over €9 million in funding for roads awarded to Tipperary
The funding will be spread across the county
Funding in excess of €9million for roads across the county has been allocated to Tipperary County Council.
This funding provides for the N24 Cahir to Limerick Junction, including Tipperary the Bypass.
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The total figure for Tipperary is €9,026,243.
Locally, funding has been allocated to six crucial projects that will be warmly welcomed.
These include;
€300 for the Liberty Square Realignment Work in Thurles;
€60,000 for Slieve na mBan Cross in Thurles;
€45,000 for Turtulla Cross in Thurles;
€150,000 for Carrigahorig Pavement work;
€20,000 for the N52 in Ballingarry;
€45,000 for N62 in Roscrea.
The total funding amount is broken down into Capital Investment of €5,742,800 for Protection and Renewal of the county’s road network, €2, 500,000 for the construction of new roads and the balance of €783, 443 for the maintenance of
roads.
Nationally, funding of €633 million sees an increase of €92 million on the funding provided in 2024.
In addition to today’s funding announcement, national road funding under the current NDP is set to increase throughout the remainder of the decade.
TII will allocate the funding in support of the following outcomes, in line with the NDP:
Protection and renewal of the existing national road network;
Progressing major new road projects that are in or near construction;
Progressing major new road projects that are in the development pipeline.
The allocation for protection and renewal of the existing national road network will fund a range of activities including road safety improvements, pavement renewal, maintenance of bridges and structures, and measures to ensure the network can withstand the increased number of severe weather events.
Speaking on the matter, Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry said: "Tipperary has a significant network of national roads traversing the county. I welcome the news that this funding will help ensure that our Local Authority will have monies required to carry out the ongoing improvements and maintenance necessary to keep these roads up to the standard required for safe travel."