Calls for NTA to announce roads funding sooner
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for the allocation of local roads funding to be brought forward. Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy O’Rourke says the National Transport Authority should announce the funding to Councils before the end of each year in line with the Budgets. At the moment the NTA, formerly the…
Condition of minor roads a problem throughout Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the most extensive road works programme ever was carried out in County Sligo in the past year. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney was responding to a report published today on the condition of Ireland’s roads. The report, in the Irish Independent, is based…
South Donegal roads: A lot done, more to do, says Cllr Campbell
A lot done but more to do when it comes to roads in South Donegal. That’s the belief of independent Councillor John Campbell who says less than 5% of the work that is needed is getting done. He says this is down to a lack of funding being provided for…
Transport Minister admits ‘not enough money’ to maintain local roads
Transport minister Shane Ross has admitted there isn’t enough money to maintain the standard of local and regional roads. The minister says he’s secured a 10 per cent increase in the budget for the upkeep of local roads in 2017. But that only brings the budget up to 275 million…
Drivers urged to exercise caution on Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal roads
Drivers are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are set to plummet. Met Éireann’s issued a status yellow warning with temperatures of minus three expected in some areas. The warning’s in effect for Munster, Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal. It’s expected to cause difficulty on several routes tonight.
Works on Sligo roads to prevent flooding
Minor works to prevent drastic flooding on roads in Sligo this winter are continuing. The R284 Ballygawley to Carraroe road will be closed from Tuesday until Thursday of next week. The Council is working to raise the road near the lake outside Ballygawley at the junction with Union Wood. Last…