Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024
45. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport what progress has been made in the construction of the Coonagh-Knockalisheen road; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4383/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is important to emphasise that 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.
As such, Limerick City and County Council is the contracting authority for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road project. Progress on this road project was interrupted in 2022. Since then, works on the Ballygrennan Bridge, which is over the Galway-Ennis railway line, have substantially be completed and the Council has advised me that new contract documents have been prepared for construction of the remainder of the project.
The tender process is currently underway. Subject to a successful outcome to that procurement process and funding provision, the main construction for the remainder of the roads project could commence this year. This would allow the local community improved access to various transport modes as well as better local access via the Distributor Road project.
