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Part Of Tralee-Killarney Road To Be Closed From Today For A Week

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Works on the railway line at Farranfore will result in the closure of part of the N22 until Saturday, September 30.

PART of the N22 Tralee-Killarney road will be closed from today for over a week which will result in diversions for traffic to and from the two towns.

This is due to upgrade works on the railway at Farranfore. The road will be closed just before the level crossing for motorists travelling south to Killarney from Tralee.

The road will be closed from this morning until 3pm on Saturday, September 30. Local Access will be provided for emergency services and local residents.

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Kerry Airport is advising passengers to allow extra time for their journey due to the potential traffic congestion when approaching the Airport.

Traffic going from Tralee to Killarney can travel to Castleisland, then turn right at the Tralee Road roundabout onto the N23 to Farranfore and then join the N22 Killarney road at Farranfore Village.

Traffic travelling from Killarney to Tralee can divert right to the N23 at Farranfore, then head to Tralee via Castleisland.

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Nearly €45m For National Roads And Greenways Projects In Kerry

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€400,000 has been approved for the greenway which will run along the coastline from Cockleshell to the Spa.

NEARLY €45m has been allocated to Kerry County Council for investment in national roads and greenways in the county.

The €44,985,108 will be used for major projects including the N22 bypass from Farranfore to Killarney and the Listowel Bypass (€22,000,000).

In total €554 million is being allocated nationally to local authorities through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

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The funding  is allocated to Kerry County Council and will be divided in four funding tranches:

• Capital investment: Protection, Renewal and Active Travel €15,060,220
• Construction of new roads: €22,400,000
• Current Maintenance -Protection and Renewal €1,074,888
• Greenways: €6,450,000

€4,500,100 has been approved for the South Kerry greenway, €400,000 has been announced for the Cockleshell Road to The Spa greenway, €500,000 for the Tralee to Fenit greenway, €500,000 for the Listowel to Abbeyfeale greenway and €100,000 for the Tralee to Listowel project.

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Kerry Receives Over €30m Investment For Regional And Local Roads

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KERRY County Council will receive €30,950,225 under the 2023 investment programme for regional and local roads.

In total 47 road projects and schemes in Kerry will benefit from the investment which will supplement local authorities’ own resources expenditure.

Under the programme Tralee Northern Relief Road will receive €3,000,000 which includes the construction of 2km of footway and cycleways, the Tralee to Fenit realignment, Phase 3 will receive €600,000 and Clash Cross to Ballymullen, Phase 2 will receive €900,000 (see list below).

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In total €626 million in government funding will allow approximately 3,100kms of regional and local roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened.

Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley said: “I am delighted to receive confirmation of this funding which will enhance, maintain and improve the quality of our regional and local road network in Kerry. This funding will allow for crucial restoration and improvement works which will maintain a safe driving experience for all road users and ultimately protect lives.”

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Nearly €800,000 Announced For Road Improvements In Kerry

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MINISTER for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced funding of €797,367 for Kerry under the Local Improvement Scheme for the upgrade of private roads and laneways.

Welcoming the news, Kerry Fine Gael TD, Brendan Griffin said; “I will continue to lobby Minister Heather Humphreys to provide additional funding to address the long waiting list in Kerry for funding to upgrade of private roads and laneways”.

€12.5 million has been announced nationwide under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), which will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by the local authorities.

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Nearly €800,000 In Funding For Kerry Under Local Improvement Scheme

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NEARLY €800,000 in funding will be made available for the upgrade of rural laneways and non-public roads in Kerry under the Local Improvement Scheme as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s policy for rural development.

The funding announcement of €791,460 is in addition to the €704,030 paid out in April, bringing the total investment in Kerry for 2022 to €1,495,490.

The focus of the Local Improvement Scheme is on upgrading rural laneways and non-public roads which provide access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities.

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Prior to today’s announcement, each Local Authority was asked to consult with local residents and landowners and identify road and laneway projects where works could start immediately and be completed this year.

The announcement has been welcomed by Minister for Education and Fianna Fáil Kerry TD Norma Foley and Kerry Fine Gael Deputy Brendan Griffin.

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Minister Opens Rathscannell Road And Turns Sod On Listowel Bypass

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The Rathscanell Road officially opened by Minister Naughton following €7.8m upgrade in North Kerry. Pictured are Brendan Griffin TD , Minister Naughton , Minister Norma Foley , Jimmy Moloney Mayor of Kerry and Mike Kennelly. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

THE Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD had a busy Thursday in north Kerry as she performed two official tasks.

The Minister turned the sod on the €61m Listowel Bypass project and performed the official reopening of the R556 Rathscannell (Dale) road between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff which has undergone a €7.8m reconstruction and resurfacing upgrade.

The Listowel bypass will provide a new 6km carriageway and significantly improve road access and connectivity in north Kerry.

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The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, hailed the turning of the sod on the Listowel Bypass as hugely important and beneficial for north Kerry.

“The turning of the sod by Minister Naughton today represents a major milestone in delivering this project and we look forward to its completion within the next two years.’

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD has turned the sod on the €61m Listowel Bypass project which will provide a new 6km carriageway and significantly improve road access and connectivity in north Kerry. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

Minister Naughton said: ‘I am delighted to be here today to celebrate an important day for Kerry’s road network with Kerry County Council.  The new N69 Listowel Bypass will provide much needed relief of congestion and improvements in road safety and journey times for the town. It will reduce journey times by up to 6 minutes and reduce traffic volumes by up to 40%.’

“As well as this the inclusion of additional cycle facilities will provide residents with safer Active Travel facilities and form part of the 100+km cycling and walking route which will eventually link Limerick to Fenit via Listowel and Tralee,” she said.

Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell said: ‘Work commenced on this major project in February for a year of preliminary works. It is a major undertaking from an engineering perspective including three new roundabouts and a new bridge over the River Feale and very significant ground works, public lighting, fencing and landscaping. I commend the contractors, Wills Brothers as well as the staff of our own National Road Design Office and their engineering consultants Jacobs Engineering Ireland for their efforts so far.’

Earlier, Minister Naughton and Cllr Moloney officially opened the Rathscannell Road which was reconstructed and resurfaced by the direct labour of Council crews over the past year and a half.

The project, which commenced in September 2020, consists of a newly constructed 2.2km length of carriageway and adjacent local roads on the strategic route to and from north Kerry which will improve road safety and be of significant benefit to the locality and the region.

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Council To Receive Over €29.5m For Regional And Local Roads

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Funding for works from Clash Cross to Ballymullen and Quill Street to John Joe Sheehy Road has been allocated.

KERRY County Council has been granted €29,564,872 under the 2022 investment programme for regional and local roads.

This tranche of funding will be used to provide maintenance and restoration works to a number of key regional and local road networks in Kerry.

Under the programme the Dale road (R556) has been awarded €2,200,000 for specific improvements while €400,000 has been made available for the pavement and footpath widening on Quill St to John Joe Sheehy Road.

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A specific improvement grant of €500,000 will be made available for Clash Cross to Ballymullen road and €200,00o for Tralee to Fenit realignment works.

A further €1,490, 000 will be made available for the development of the Tralee Northern Relief Road.

Over €13 million will be specifically invested in the improvement and restoration of regional and local roads with a further €2 million being set aside for maintenance works.

Other projects covered by the scheme include bridge rehabilitation, climate change adaptation and safety improvement works.

An increase of 4% on last year, this year’s overall total of €597m in government funding will allow for approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened across Ireland.

Welcoming the announcement, Fianna Fáil Kerry TD Minister Norma Foley said: “The upkeep of our rural and regional road network is vital for the connectivity of communities in Kerry. This funding will also provide for restoration and climate proofing of rural roads which will ensure a safe driving experience for all road users.”

Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin said; “This is vital funding to allow works to begin on a number of road improvement and safety schemes in the county”.

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Almost €500,000 Allocated For Non-Public Roads In Rural Kerry

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A TOTAL of €1,187,099 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry this year, as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ project.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced an allocation of €10.5m nationally today, the second investment this year, as the same amount was announced in May.

Kerry received €689,930 back in the early summer and today it was announced the county would receive an additional €497,169.

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The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) is designed to support the continued improvement of non-public roads in rural communities and improves access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as our lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches.

These roads and laneways are not normally maintained by locally authorities but, nonetheless, represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents.

The announcement was welcomed by Fine Gael Kerry Deputy Brendan Griffin and Minister for Education Norma Foley.

The LIS scheme was re-introduced in 2017 and over 10,000 landowners and rural residents nationwide have benefitted to date.

Roads eligible are non-public roads providing access to parcels of agricultural land, or providing access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons and non-public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards, beaches, piers, mountains, etc.

Under LIS, local authorities are responsible for identifying and prioritising roads for improvement works under the scheme, in consultation with residents/landowners. All works must be completed before the end of 2021.

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Nearly €690,000 In Funding For Kerry’s Rural Roads And Laneways

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AN allocation of €689,930 in funding has been made for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Kerry.

The funding, announced under the Local Improvement Scheme, will improve access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such as lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches.

Over €68 million has now been invested under the Local Improvement Scheme since it was re-introduced in 2017.

The focus of the scheme is to support the continued improvement of rural roads and laneways that are not normally maintained by local authorities but which represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents.

Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Brendan Griffin have welcomed the announcement.

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Nearly €30m Allocated For Roads In Kerry

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The Dale Road.

IT has been announced that €29,546,648 has been granted to Kerry Co Council under the 2021 investment programme for regional and local roads.

Under the programme, the Tralee Northern Relief Road will receive €1,500,000 in direct funding while the Dale road (R556) has been awarded €2,500,000 for specific improvements.

This tranche of funding will be used to provide maintenance and restoration works to a number of other key regional and local road networks in Kerry.

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In total €555m in Government funding will allow approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,450kms to be strengthened across Ireland.

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin have welcomed the announcement.

In total 18 road projects in Kerry will benefit from the €29,546,648 investment which will supplement local authorities’ own resources expenditure.

Other projects covered by the scheme include bridge rehabilitation, drainage works and a   signage programme relating to lower speed limits in housing areas.

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Public Invited To Webinar Presentation on N72 Road Improvement

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KERRY County Council has developed a design for the proposed N72 Killorglin-Anglont Road Improvement Scheme, details of which will be announced on a public webinar on Friday, February 19.

Members of the public are invited to register for the online presentation at which details of the 2.6km scheme will be outlined by the project team.

The project comprises the rehabilitation and upgrading of the existing road surface and the provision of a new three-metre wide shared cycle and pedestrian facility on the north side of the road.

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The N72 road is an important strategic access route between Killorglin and Killarney and has been identified in submissions to the National Development Plan by Kerry County Council as critical to the development of the Kerry Hub Knowledge Triangle and the improvement of local infrastructure.

The proposals, which are being developed in conjunction with TII, will improve safety for road users by upgrading both the road surface and sightlines and will promote Active Travel by encouraging a shift to greater use of sustainable modes of transport such as walking and cycling.

The preferred route option will be outlined during the webinar which will take place on Friday, 19th February at 4.00pm.

Those wishing to participate must register in advance via the Kerry County Council website, www.kerrycoco.ie so they can be provided with a link to view the presentation. Questions or comments can also be submitted ahead of the webinar.

While the presentation is taking place online due to limitations on public consultation because of the current Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions, the project team based in the Kerry National Roads Office is keen to engage with people during the development of the scheme. The project team can also be contacted by telephone at 066-7142444 and on info@kerry.nrdo.ie.

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Nearly €28m Allocated For Roads Improvement In Kerry

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ALMOST €28m has been allocated to Kerry County Council for investment in national roads in the county next year.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) budget for 2021 today allocated €26,855,000 million for improvement of roads in Kerry.

They also released a second tranche of funding worth €1,092,721 million which will specifically go towards road maintenance.

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Kerry Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Education, Norma Foley welcomed the news.

“I am delighted to welcome the 2021 grant allocation of close to €28 million which will be used to improve and maintain the national roads in Kerry.

“I welcome this investment as it will go a long way to improving and maintaining the quality road network that is so vital to Kerry business and tourism.” Foley concluded.

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€25m Announced For Kerry National Roads In 2020

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Minister Brendan Griffin.

KERRY’S national roads are to receive over €25 million of a cash injection in 2020, an increase of over six million on 2019.

The announcement was made today by Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin.

Minister Griffin said that the funding is just the first tranche of Kerry roads funding for 2020, with further funding rounds to come in respect of Kerry County Council roads and Local Improvement Scheme roads.

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Amongst the stand out investments for Kerry’s national roads are:

• €6.5 million for the Listowel Bypass

• €1.4 million for continued upgrade of N86 Tralee to Dingle and a further €2 million for sections of the N86 at Lispole and Ballynasare

• €2 million for the main Ring of Kerry road at Brackahragh, Caherdaniel

• €2.5 million for Kenmare to Moll’s Gap

• Over €1.1 million for the N69 in Listowel for Upper Church Street and Main Street to Kerry Foods

• €500,000 for design of the new Killarney to Farranfore Bypass and

• €1.35 million for the N72 Rathmore to Forge Cross.

Minister Griffin said that the funding increase announced today is very positive news for the people of Kerry.

“This funding will add to the significant progress that has been made on Kerry’s road network in recent years. I am working very hard within the Department of Transport to help ensure that vital projects in Kerry receive funding. There will be further funding announced in the new year.

“Today’s funding announcement represents a six million euro increase on the 2019 amount and an eight million increase on the 2018 figure. A further €40 million will be spent building the new Kerry to Cork N22 this coming year also, which will be a massive boost to Kerry.”

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New €11m Road To Improve Connectivity Between Tralee And South Kerry

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A stretch of the new road at Kilderry bends.

A NEW 3.5km road between Milltown and Killorglin which was opened today provides an improved road surface and shorter journey times for approximately 7,000 vehicles per day.

The N70 Kilderry Bends Improvement Scheme was officially opened by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD and the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Norma Foley.

Replacing a series of sharp bends at Kilderry on the old N70 road, the €11m project which was completed on time and on budget by contractors, Sorensen Civil Engineering Limited, provides improved access on the main route from Tralee and north Kerry to the Ring of Kerry and southwest Kerry.

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Planning approval for the scheme was granted in January 2014 and the Compulsory Purchase Order for the required lands was completed in June 2016. The scheme was developed by the Kerry National Roads Office based in Castleisland.

Today’s opening was attended by the Chief Executive of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Michael Nolan and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Norma Foley said the opening of a piece of infrastructure worth €11m represented a very good day for the county.

She said the N70 is a critical part of the roads network of mid-Kerry, County Kerry as a whole and the wider region.

Cllr Foley remarked that the road offers spectacular views of mid-Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula: “I think it is fair to say that it offers one of the most beautiful and remarkable panoramas in the county, if not the country. The view over Callinafercy, Killorglin, Cromane, the mouth of the River Laune and beyond to the Dingle Peninsula is a sight to behold.”

Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell thanked all 28 local landowners for their cooperation in providing the 42 acres of land required for the project. She added that the new scheme was vital for the mid-Kerry area:

“This new road connects Milltown and Killorglin in the first instance. Milltown is a growing and vibrant town which has seen a huge increase in population over the past number of years and the development of two new schools, a new community centre and other facilities. Killorglin is a strategically important town which is home to a number of established industries including; Fujisawa Ireland Limited Pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma and Temmler Ireland. One of the primary employers in the town is FEXCO Financial Services, which provides global payment services. It is crucial that those employers have improved access to their offices and factories,” said Ms Murrell.

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Funding Announced For Roads In And Around Tralee

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Minister Brendan Griffin.

FUNDING of over €1.5m has been announced for two road projects near Tralee.

It comes as the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, announced funding of over €22m from the Department to go towards works on Kerry’s Regional and Local roads in 2019.

Included in the funding is €800,000 for Tralee Northern Relief Road to link Tralee By-pass with Bracker O’Regan Road and €750,000 for the Tralee to Fenit realignment Phase 1.

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Also, in the Bridge Rehabilitation Works on Regional and Local Roads section, €72,000 has been given for Dromcunnig near Abbeydorney.

€150,000 is given for Safety Improvement Works on the R874 which runs through Tralee, €25,000 for the road from Spa village to Blackpool Cross, €60,000 for Abbeydorney Village cross and €30,000 for Ballyfinnane Cross.

The funding is part of an overall increase in Kerry Regional and Local Roads funding for 2019 of 19% on the initial 2018 allocation and a huge 48% on the initial 2017 funding.

This funding comes on top of the nearly €20m announced by Minister Griffin for Kerry National Roads for 2019.

Minister Griffin said: “This is really positive news for Kerry. Over the past two years we have seen a massive increase in roads funding for the county.”

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Funding Announced For Stretch Of Road Between Tralee And Ballybunion

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The Dale Road.

FUNDING of €300,000 from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is to go towards works to prepare the R556 Dale Road for full reconstruction.

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin welcomed the funding which is part of an overall increase in Kerry Regional and Local Roads funding for 2019 of 19% on the initial 2018 allocation and 48% on the initial 2017 funding.

The stretch between Abbeydorney and Ballyduff is the scene of frequent accidents and this funding is a step towards making the road shovel ready for full works in 2020.

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Minister Griffin said: “This is hugely significant for the R556. Kerry County Council (KCC) recently applied to our Department for funding and I am delighted to be announcing this grant of €300,000 to go towards preliminary works and land acquisition.

Cllr. Aoife Thornton, said: “I am delighted that the Minister and the Department has granted this funding following KCC’s recent step to make an application in respect of the R556, a step that I had fought for since my election to Kerry County Council in 2014.

“This stretch of road is a key access artery for North Kerry and is very busy all year round but especially in the summer months, with coaches travelling to and from Ballybunion. The road is narrow, with severe sagging in places and is elevated above the surrounding lands with unguarded edges.”

Minister Griffin concluded: “I am glad to have helped to deliver this significant step for the many commuters and other road users who use this road regularly. Aoife and I brought Minister Ross to see the danger of this road on-site last summer and we also met officials in the Department before Christmas to press the case for funding on safety grounds.”

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€1.65m In Funding Announced For Resurfacing Of Part Of Tralee-Listowel Road

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KERRY TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, confirmed yesterday that €1.65 million is to be made available to Kerry County Council (KCC) by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the resurfacing of four kilometres of the N69  Listowel to Tralee Road at Mountcoal.

Minister Griffin and Fine Gael County Councillor for Listowel Municipal District, Councillor Mikey Kennelly welcomed the funding.

They said that the stretch of road in question is one of the worst stretches of national road in Kerry and is the main artery linking North Kerry with Tralee and the rest of the county.

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They said that they will be following up with Kerry County Council to help ensure that works will progress as soon as possible.

The tender documents for the scheme are nearing completion and Kerry County Council is targeting to go to tender in February.

This money is in addition to the €19 million announced before Christmas for national roads in Kerry in 2019.

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Nearly €19m In Funding For Kerry Roads

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KERRY national roads are to receive nearly €19 million of a cash injection in 2019, an increase of over two million on 2018.

Minister Brendan Griffin said that the funding is just the first tranche of Kerry roads funding for 2019, with three further funding rounds to come in respect of further TII roads, Kerry County Council roads and Local Improvement Scheme roads.

Amongst the stand out investments for Kerry’s national roads are:
– €250,000 for the Tralee Road / Madam’s Hill Junction at Aghadoe
– €100,000 for the Lewis Road / Killarney Bypass Junction
– €4.8 million for continued upgrade of N86 Tralee to Dingle
– €2 million for land acquisition for the Listowel Bypass
– €3.5 million for Waterville to the Inny Bridge
– €1 million for Milltown to Killorglin
– €500,000 for design of the new Killarney to Farranfore Road and
– €1.35 million for the N72 Rathmore to Forge Cross.

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Minister Griffin said that this Government funding increase is very positive news for the people of Kerry and marks significant investment in the county.

“This funding will add to great progress that has been made on Kerry’s road network in recent years and the good news is that there is further substantial funding to come. There will be further funding announced in the new year and I will be doing my level best to ensure that Kerry will do very well out of these tranches also.”

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N22 Macroom-Baile Bhúirne Bypass Construction To Begin In 2019

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Minister Brendan Griffin on-site during clearance works on the new N22 route.

TENDER documents for the construction of the the N22 Macroom-Baile Bhuirne bypass scheme will be published today, with construction envisaged to begin in 2019.

Kerry Fine Gael TD and Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, this morning announced the documents will be published on the Government’s electronic tendering platform e-Tenders today.

Minister Griffin said: “The publication of the tender for the N22 Macroom-Baile Bhuirne bypass is brilliant news for Kerry and the entire Southwest Region. I’m delighted that this road is advancing towards construction in 2019. It’s great news for Kerry commuters to jobs in Cork and I consider it to be the most significant socio-economic project for Kerry in decades.

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“It is great news also for Kerry people accessing healthcare and other services in Cork and increases Kerry’s chances of inward investment. This new road will reduce journey times to Cork considerably and will make the journey far safer and easier.”

“Under the Government’s Project Ireland 2040, this is a priority project and I worked extremely hard to ensure that this project made the capital plan in 2015, which has accelerated the delivery of this hugely important road for Kerry. I look forward to the awarding of the contract to the successful contractor in the spring time, with construction commencing as soon as possible in 2019.”

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Deputy Ferris Welcomes €176,000 Funding For Kilfenora-Fenit Road

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Deputy Martin Ferris.

KERRY Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has welcomed the announcement from Minister for Public Works, Kevin Boxer Moran, that his department is allocating €176,166 to  fund a detailed design for the coastal road between Kilfenora and Fenit.

The money is being allocated to Kerry County Council to progress the badly needed works.

Deputy Ferris said; “I welcome the announcement from Minister Boxer Moran, that his department is allocating monies to bring a detailed design for the road between Kilfenora and Fenit.

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“This road has been seriously affected in recent times from coastal erosion and is no longer fit for purpose. As well as serving the local population and day visitors to Fenit, it also services the major economic port of Fenit. This money will help to support the long term viability of the port and hopefully will stimulate further investment in the area.”

“When Minister Boxer Moran first took up his role in the department, he gave me a commitment to visit Fenit to see for himself the serious issues with the road. True to his word he visited Fenit in July 2017 where both I and Cllr Toireasa Ferris showed him at first hand the extent of the coastal erosion and its affect on the road. I want to thank him publically for his commitment this evening to me to now provide the initial funding to progress the badly needed upgrade to the road.”

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Work To Commence In January On New €10m Road On Tralee-Killorglin Route

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WORK is due to begin next month on the construction of a new road at the Kilderry Bends on the N70 between Milltown and Killorglin following the appointment of a contractor for the €10m project.

Pictured back in June is the then Mayor of Kerry Cllr Michael O’Shea at the Kilderry Bends on the N70 withFranck Guérineau (centre) and Paul Curry of the Kerry National Road Design Office.

Kerry County Council has received approval from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to appoint Cork-based Sorenson Civil Engineering Ltd as the contractor to complete the construction of the scheme.

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The development of the new 3.5km section of the main Milltown-Killorglin road between Knockavota to Tinnahally will provide for improved access on one of the busiest routes between the north and south of the county and will eliminate a series of dangerous bands at Kilderry.

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan, welcomed the announcement, saying the new road would provide a much improved route between Tralee and Killorglin, one of the most important arteries in the county.

“This is a very important day for mid-Kerry and for the whole county. I am delighted that the new road is now progressing to construction phase. This will greatly improve safety for all road users and will improve journey times for those travelling between north and south Kerry. Over 6,500 vehicles will be using the new road on a daily basis,” said Cllr Sheahan.

“It is vital in a rural county like ours that the necessary transport linkages are provided to allow for increased economic activity and to provide locals and visitors alike with an enhanced road network. I look forward to its completion in 2019,” he said.

Following a period of public consultation, planning approval for the Kilderry scheme was granted by Kerry County Council in 2014. The Compulsory Purchase Order was confirmed in 2016 and the land acquisition process is nearing completion.  The project is being managed by the National Road Design Office in Castleisland and Kerry County Council. Work is expected to commence in January 2018 and will be completed within 18 months.

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Next Phase Of €10m Scheme To Improve Dangerous Milltown-Killorglin Road To Commence

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Pictured with Cllr Michael O’Shea at the Kilderry Bends on the N70, Franck Guérineau (centre) and Paul Curry of the Kerry National Road Design Office.

THE next phase of the €10million N70 Kilderry Bends Improvement Scheme will commence next week with the closing of tenders for the archaeological test trenching and resolution contract for the project.

The improvement scheme includes the provision of a new 3.5km section of the N70 between Milltown and Killorglin. The scheme’s primary objective is to resolve safety issues on a number of dangerous bends on the busy national route.

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Following a period of public consultation, Part 8 planning approval was granted by Kerry County Council in 2014. The Compulsory Purchase Order was confirmed in 2016 and good progress is being made with the land acquisition agreements. RPS Consulting Engineers were appointed to develop the scheme and final design and tender documents which are nearing completion.

The tender for the main contract is expected to be published before September. The scheme is being developed in Kerry National Road Design Office where Franck Guérineau is the Project Manager.

Archaeological test trenching is scheduled to be carried out during the months of August and September 2017. It is anticipated that the construction of the scheme will commence in 2018.

The outgoing Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea said the scheme was a critical one for the mid-Kerry area and for the entire county.

“Unfortunately, this section of road has been the site of a number of accidents over the years and I am delighted that a new road is now being provided. This will greatly improve safety for all road users and will improve journey times for those travelling between north and south Kerry. Over 6,500 vehicles will be using the new road,” said Cllr O’Shea.

“Councillors and management of the Council will be pursuing the government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland for the funding for this project and I look forward to further progress on this important scheme at the earliest opportunity.”

Caption: Pictured with Cllr Michael O’Shea at the Kilderry Bends on the N70, Franck Guérineau (centre) and Paul Curry of the Kerry National Road Design Office.

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Contract Signed For Work On N86 Tralee-Dingle Road Improvements

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At the contract signing for the Tralee-Dingle road improvements were Colm McSweeney Mid-Cork Tarmacadam Ltd , Brendan Allman Kerry-based Allman Contracts Ltd , James Morris KCC , Martin O’Donoghue KCC , Angela McAllen KCC , Dara Walsh KCC , Cllr Seamus Cosia McGearailt , Paul Curry KCC , John Breen KCC , Dave Crawley RPS , Kieran Ruane RPS , Frank Joy KCC and Rosemary Cronin KCC . Front from left; Aidan McSweeney Mid-Cork Tarmacadam Ltd, Jim Allman Kerry-based Allman Contracts Ltd , Mayor of Kerry Michael O’Shea , Mouira Murrell CEO KCC , Paul Moran and Charlie O’Sullivan KCC. Photo by Domnick Walsh

THE contract has been awarded for the construction of two new sections of the N86 road between Tralee and Dingle.

The contract for the major improvement works between Lispole and Ballynasare and between Ballygarret and Camp has been awarded to Kerry-based Allman Contracts Ltd and Mid-Cork Tarmacadam Ltd operating as a joint venture.

The contract documents were signed by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea at Áras an Chontae this morning.

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Preparatory work on the €8 million project is underway and the contract will take approximately 18 months to complete. The works will see the continuation of improvements in recent years on the main national route on the Dingle Peninsula which is a primary tourism artery.

Funding for the scheme – measuring 4km in total across both sections – is being provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

The project will include a continuation of a cycleway and pedestrian facility and will be consistent with the recently improved section on the N86 between Annascaul and Gortbreagoge.

It is expected that, subject to availability of further funding, the construction of the remainder of the scheme between Tralee and Dingle will be progressed over the coming years.

Welcoming the signing of the contract, the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael O’Shea said: “This road project will further improve access to the Dingle Peninsula and will build on the recently improved section of the N86 between Annascaul and Gortbreagoge. I look forward to the completion of the remainder of the scheme between Camp and Dingle which, when complete, will result in improved road safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. It will help local businesses by improving access and help to promote cycling tourism which is a growth area in counties like Kerry.”

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Over €25m Motor Tax Collected In Kerry From January To August

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Kerry roads motorway 1KERRY County Council took in over €25 million in motor tax between January and the end of August according to figures from Minister for Local Government Simon Coveney.

This was the the ninth highest amount in the country.  Figures were revealed by by Minister Simon Coveney in response to a question by Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

Over €742 million was taken in across 26 local authorities in the first eight months of the year with Dublin collecting the most at €190 million. The tax collected locally is passed onto the Department of Transport.

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Kerry County Council To Get €4m For Storm Damaged Roads

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Flood 1AN allocation of €4 million will be given to Kerry County Council to urgently address damaged regional and local roads following recent winter storms.

The Government funding will be provided immediately to the council to begin the repairs.

“I welcome the funding for Kerry roads after a particularly severe winter period which has badly damaged roads across the county,” said Labour Deputy Arthur Spring, reacting to the news.

“I would urge Kerry County Council to begin works immediately as roads have been left in a left state following the unprecedented number of severe storm and heavy rainfall in recent months” Deputy Spring added.

Nationally an allocation of €8 million is being provided to Transport Infrastructure Ireland for works on national roads and a further €8 million is being allocated to Irish Rail for repairs to rail infrastructure which will also be of benefit to the county.

The Department of Transport will provide funding of €106 million nationally this year to address storm and flooding damage that was caused to transport infrastructure in recent months.

€85 million will be allocated to local authorities immediately with the remainder to be allocated in May 2016.

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Almost €13m In Funding Announced For Kerry Roads This Morning

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rsz_sport_dept_logoNEARLY €13m has been allocated to Kerry for road improvement and maintenance works.

The funding – of €12,916,782 – is part of a €298 million national investment programme for 2016 for regional and local roads.

Projects to receive funding include: Cluainin Development, Listowel; Dromevame, Kenmare; Killerisk ; Listry Bridge Milltown; Convent Cross on the R553 ; Railway road Kenmare.; Knockananore Ballyduff; Dingle Inner Relief Road Phase 4; Listry Bridge; Gearhameen Bridge; Tulla More 1 bridge; Tulla More 2 bridge.

Minister Jimmy Deenihan welcomed the news saying: “Kerry is getting a real boost from this significant investment of €12,916,782 in our local and regional roads. The announcement of this funding allocation today by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, allows Kerry County Council to plan its work programme for the year.

“The funding package will allow approximately 2,000 kilometres of regional and local roads to be maintained nationally and close to 2,000 kilometres strengthened this year.”

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€3.8m Allocated For Upgrade Of Dingle Road

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FUNDING of €3.8 million has been allocated for the upgrade of the N86 Dingle to Annascaul and Gortbreagoge to Camp Road sections of the N86, which will include a cycleway, road widening and improved pedestrian facilities.

The N86 Dingle to Annascaul and Gortbreagoge to Camp Road Improvement Scheme comprises of two sections; Dingle to Annascaul which is 16.5km in length and Gortbreagoge to Camp which is 11.5km.

The scheme includes a total of 24.1km of on-line widening, 2.3km of off-line widening and 1.6km of pavement improvement through the villages of Lispole, Annascaul and Camp. The road development comprises the improvement of the existing road, with 3.0m wide carriageway and 0.5m wide hard strip in each direction. It will also include a pedestrian/cycle facility on one or both sides.

The funding has been welcomed by Deputy Arthur J Spring and Minister Jimmy Deenihan.

“The works on the N86 will increase safety on this highly travelled road and add to regional connectivity,” said Deputy Spring. “Given the importance of tourism to many livelihoods in West Kerry and the anticipated increase in visitors to the Dingle Peninsula based on current trends, the N86 upgrade will be warmly welcomed by the people of Kerry.”

 

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Over €7.7m Allocated For Work On Kerry Roads

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OVER €7.7m in funds have been allocated for improvement and maintenance work on Kerry roads today.

Kerry County Council will be allocated €6,323,517 for road improvements and €1,445,446 for road maintenance, totalling €7,768,963.

Castleisland By-Pass is to be allocated €150,000, Tralee By-Pass; €300,000, William Street Pavement Surface Repairs € 100,000, Kilderry Bends Improvement Scheme €150,000; N70 Blackwater Bridge to Sneem €200,000; N71 Realagh Realignment €150,000, N86 Lispole to Mountoven €1,000,000. Kerry, Cork and Clare Bridge Rehabilitations will get €1,500,000.

Deputy Arthur J Spring and Minister Jimmy Deenihan both welcomed the news.

The funding is part of an allocation of almost €160 million from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Nationally, €139.7 million of this will go towards road improvement works, while €20.2 million will go towards essential road maintenance.

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Fleming Says No Funding For Farranfore-Killarney Road Development Is Severe Blow To County

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A KERRY TD has described the omission of the Killarney to Farranfore N22 proposed road development from the Government’s recently announced €42bn investment plan, as a severe blow for the county.

Kerry South Independent TD, Tom Fleming, has described the decision as a massive setback to the infrastructural needs of the county.

Deputy Fleming said that this road is a transport hub and the preliminary preparations for the plan and design of the new road has being ongoing for the past 15 years at an approximate cost of €1.5 million. These monies have been expended by Kerry County Council and the National Roads Authority.

Deputy Fleming has drawn attention to this matter to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D at a meeting of the Dail Committee of Transport and Communications on Wednesday and called on the Minister to have the road included in a revised plan.

Minister Donohoe stated that he would bring the request back to cabinet for reconsideration.

Deputy Fleming has stated that is is hugely disappointing that such a vital project for County Kerry is excluded from the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021 but that he will press ahead to have it included in a revised package.

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Macroom Bypass On The Way As IT Tralee Gets €7.5m In Government’s €42bn Plan

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FUNDING has been approved for works on the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom road and a bypass of Adare.

This comes as part of a €6bn investment in the road network announced by the Government today in its €42bn capital investment plan for the country.

Meanwhile, €7.5 million has been allocated to Tralee IT to permit the construction of a €15 million physical education facility with a particular focus on being the national headquarters for CARA – National Centre for Adapted Physical Activity and the headquarters for UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education, Sport, Fitness and Recreation. The facility will also host the activities of the Institute’s Health and Leisure programmes, the Kerry GAA sports centre of excellence and Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Eireann.

Funding has been approved for bypass work on the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom road, while a bypass of Adare will get the go-ahead subject to planning.

Nationally the roads programme will total €6bn over seven years, €4.4bn of this programme will be devoted to essential maintenance and strengthening works on the network and restoring roads to the quality levels required.

A further €600m relates to on-going development of our PPP roads pipeline. €860m will be targeted at progressing new priority roads projects.

The two sections of road have been earmarked as key priorities in the roads programme which will support economic growth.