Funding for controversial roadworks at Lough Atalia bridge

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Funding of 600 thousand euro has been sanctioned for controversial roadworks at Lough Atalia in the city. Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar announced the funding to lower the bridge at Lough Atalia, which has been struck by high sided vehicles eight times since 2008. The total cost of the safety works is expected to cost 750 thousand euro and will be carried out over a two-month period. 200 thousand euro in funding has also been announced today for the Lettergesh Slope Slippage Scheme in Connemara. This project will cost a total of 600 thousand euro and is now at the design stage with work hoped to commence towards the end of the year. Senator Hildegarde Naughton says the works at Lough Atalia bridge may cause disruption but are vital for the local economy. The post Funding for controversial roadworks at Lough Atalia bridge appeared first on Galway Bay FM.