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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2022

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Questions (100)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

100. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of road improvements approaching South East Technological University Carlow campus which will include a junction improvement with a new cycle path and footpath and traffic lights on the R448; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47221/22]

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Written answers

The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads 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 Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local authority.

Carlow County Council received an allocation of €250,000 this year under the Specific Improvement Grant Programme to progress the R448 Munnelly's Junction scheme which provides for a redesign of the junction to improve vehicular control and safer access routes for vulnerable road users.

My Department understands that the Council has completed detailed design of the scheme and construction is expected to commence in November 2022.

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