To say that a great chunk of the Irish road network is in dire need of upgrade and/or repair would be a bit of a truism.
Thus, road users in some parts of the country will see their blighted driving time somewhat alleviated in the near future.
Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has today announced the allocation of €60m in funding for ‘minor’ works on national roads over the next three years.
The monies will allow for construction to begin next year and continue over a three-year period.
The roads getting a makeover are (in no particular order):
Donegal:
N56 Boyoughter to Kilkenny
N15 Blackburn Bridge Realignment Scheme
Galway:
N84 Luimnagh Realignment Scheme
N59 Maam Cross to Oughterard
N83 Forty Acres Realignment Scheme
N17 Carrownurlar to Ballandine (Part of Gort/Tuam Residual Networks)
N63 Abbeyknockmoy to Annagh Hill (Part of Gort/Tuam Residual Network)
Kerry:
N86 Lispole to Mountoven (Section of Tralee to An Daingean
Leitrim:
N16 Realignment at Cornacloy Phase 2
Louth:
N53 Barrownstown to Hackballs Cross
Mayo:
N59 Rossow Bends
Meath:
N51 Junction Ballyboy
Roscommon:
N61 Rathallen/Treanagry Realignment Scheme
Minister Donohoe said: “This funding for minor works to be carried out will see improvements being made which will considerably enhance road safety and accessibility for all users.”
If you live nearby any of these locations or use these roads on a regular basis, well, congratulations.
If not, better luck next time.