WORKS on the canal — which have seen a traffic light system installed in recent months — are set to be completed by the end of March.

Labour Cllr. Terry O’ Brien asked the Council for an update on the works currently being carried out on the Canal Road at the March meeting of Tralee Municipal District on Monday.

He was told the work involves stabilisation work to the road and canal embankments. This included the use of soil anchors and the construction of retaining walls.

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This work, being carried out by Cumnor Construction under a TII Contract, are on programme to be completed for the end of March 2022.

The anchors/soil nailing element of the works is complete. The shotcrete element of the works is close to completion. The works are being carried out on four sections of the canal. The works are 60% complete.