Kildare county by-passes
The Minister said Newbridge bypass design was well advanced, while routes for the Kildare and Kilcullen schemes remained under investigation; funding was being considered.
asked the Minister for the Environment when it is proposed to allocate funds for the continuation of the by-pass at Naas, County Kildare, which will ultimately serve Newbridge, Kildare and Kilcullen; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
I have already provided full cost grants for the design of the next section of the new motorway involving the Newbridge By-Pass. The further planning of this scheme and the design of the new road to connect to the National Primary Route south of Kilcullen and the Kildare By-Pass, are primarily the responsibility of Kildare County Council. I understand that investigations to locate the routes for the two latter schemes have yet to be finalised. However, the detailed design of the Newbridge By-Pass is well advanced.
The question of allocating funds for these by-passes is being considered in the context of the overall review of the Road Development Plan for the 1980's which is at present being carried out by my Department.
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