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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 September 2020

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Questions (235)

James Lawless

Question:

235. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the Sallins bypass construction project; the stage each component is at; the projected dates to open the 9A M7 junction, the spur road back into Sallins village and the bypass proper; the reason for recent delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/20]

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As the Deputy is aware, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (RLR) is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.

The main design and construction elements of the Naas Bypass widening Scheme, the Osberstown Interchange and the Sallins Bypass are being progressed under one construction contract. The Department is providing grant assistance for the Sallins Bypass element of the scheme.

Kildare County Council, as the contracting authority, has overall responsibility for the implementation of the scheme and the engagement with the contractor on the delivery of the various elements of the scheme mentioned by the Deputy. In this context the Council is best placed to report on progress by the contractor in delivering different elements of the scheme and to advise on how this compares with the scheme programme.

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