Almost €500K to alleviate flooding on local roads

Almost half a million euro has been allocated between eight projects in County Cavan for road projects, largely to prevent flooding and road closures.

Minister Heather Humphreys confirmed the investment late last night under the Climate Change Adaptation Grants.

€100,000 has been awarded to the Ballinagh to Arva Road at Lacken (L2503) to alter the level of the road to mitigate flooding and reduce road closure frequency. The money will also help to install two culverts.

A grant of €87,000 will go towards the L5548 Derryola to Cloverhill Road, again for flood measures works.

€80,000 has been awarded in respect of the L3006 at Stramaquerty; while €45,000 has been earmarked for measures on the L5539 - Quivvy to Corleggy stretch in the Belturbet area.

€40,000 each will be spent on three other stretches of road in the county - the L55321 (Drumard-Kilmore), L10301 (Derrymoney-Bawnboy) and the R165 (Carrickacroman-Seefin).

The latter project will focus on measures to protect against weather events such as embankment stability measures to protect the road and prevent slippage.

Lastly, €32,000 has been allocated for flood relief measures on the L6510Glasdrumman - Poles.

Confirming the investment, Minister Humphreys said the news will welcomed by the communities that will benefit.

“This money, confirmed by my Cabinet colleague Hildegarde Naughton, will go a long way to improve people’s travel experience.

“Investing in our roads and cycling infrastructure is more important than ever. I’m very pleased that this plan also has a climate focus, which is essential given the challenges we face in relation to Climate Action.

The Cavan Monaghan Fine Gael TD added: “It’s also so important we invest in measures to mitigate against flooding, particularly as we approach the winter months.”

Meanwhile, 21 projects in neighbouring Co Monaghan are set to benefit from a total of €310,000 under the scheme.