Road funding boost of €1.5m for county welcomed
Patrice Brady
The Cavan County Council has received €1.5 million in road construction funds for much need road restoration in the county.
The Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar allocated an extra €50 million to the repair and restoration of regional and local roads last Monday, with Cavan receiving €1.5 million for repairs across the county.
Deputy Joe O’Reilly warmly welcomed the announcement of more public funding to the roads in Cavan, 'I am delighted to hear of the further allocation of €50 million for repairs and restoration of regional and local roads. It is a welcome boost for the many local and regional roads around Cavan.
'Last winter was a particularly harsh one and it has taken its toll on our roads. Although our Public finances are severely strained, I am happy that the Minister has decided to allocate funding to alleviate this problem.'
Councillor John O’Hare also welcomed the announcement especially for the Bailieborough area.
'I’m delighted with €470,000 beginning allocated to the roads in Bailieborough especially with the €40,000 being put towards Corraneary Bridge as it is in need of repair and their has been weight restrictions put in place on the bridge, so it’s great for farmers and everyone really in the local community.'
Each of the four districts in Cavan received a significant amount of funding: