Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
921. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the second bridge and southern relief route for Newbridge, County Kildare; the recent progress; his plans to bring the project to fruition; the target date for opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8908/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 the councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the Council.
In regard to a second bridge and southern relief road for Newbridge, my Department has not received applications for funding from Kildare County Council in relation to these works.
My Department is currently funding two Strategic schemes in Kildare namely Sallins By-Pass and the Athy Southern Distributor Road.
