Cavan-Belturbet roadworks plan almost complete

Progress is being made on the roadworks programme and restoration improvement programme in the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District area, with the majority of road reconstructions taking place in west of the county now either finished or nearing full completion.

Reconstruction on the R-207-0 Dowra to Blacklion Road is nearing completion at 95%. Works have also been completed as part of the Local Improvement Scheme in Stranagap, and bridge repairs have been completed on the L-1005-0 Old Bridge and the L-R-200-0 New Bridge, both in Kilduff Middle, Dowra.

The reconstruction of the L-15083-0 Derryna Lane (Tirliffin) has been completed, as has the L-1025-0 Eagle Hill Road, Corlough.

The reconstruction of the R-212-1 Ballyhaise Road in Cavan, the L-5591-0 Castle Hill in Belturbet and the L-1031-0 Creamery Road in Furnaceland, Swanlinbar are also 90% finished, with surfacing complete.

Phase two of the L-1069-0 Whitefield Cross to Ardlougher is 95% finished and the L-10493-0 in Derrycassan is at 80%. Drainage improvement works have also been completed on L-1034-0 Lakefield Road.

Other upcoming projects in the area include drainage remedial works, climate adaptation of the R200 and the community involvement scheme at Teebane.

In response to the update, Cllr Áine Smith questioned whether landowners are complying with hedge cutting regulations, following a motion that was raised at the previous meeting. The Bawnboy councillor emphasised that while some are still not cutting, “a lot” are.

Praising the work of those who have been cutting hedges, Paul Mulligan, Senior Area Engineer, told the MD they are waiting until later in the season to notify landowners of their obligations as it may yet be “too early” to nudge them.

He added that repeat offenders will be dealt with in due course.