Neglected Laois local road near Portlaoise not 'done in over 30 years'
Landowners offer ground to help fix flooding says Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh
A neglected rural road in Laois has not been upgraded in 30 years, a local councillor claims.
Cllr Barry Walsh is asking Laois County Council to repair Ballyruin Lane, the L27152 which is between Portlaoise and Ballyroan.
He tabled a motion to the recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District asking for roadworks in 2027.
“This road hasn’t been done in over 30 years. I’m constantly requesting potholes to be filled on it. It’s just badly in need of an upgrade, there’s a slight hill on it which creates water lying on it as well.
“It needs a bit of drainage as well. It’s quite a long lane, I’m aware that budgets are tight so preferably do it all in one, or on a phased basis. It just needs to be resolved.
“Landowners are board, to help if a bit of ground is needed to make things a bit easier for drainage.
“I’m happy that it’s going to be considered for the budget in 2027,” Cllr Walsh said.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly seconded the motion, noting that “it’s a long time since work was carried out”.
In reply, the Portlaoise MD office agreed to examine Ballyruin Lane for consideration for road works in 2027.