Government has announced an increase of 10 percent in funding for Galway Roads this year.
More than €45m has been allocated to Galway City and County Council for repairs and upgrades, as well as safety works and new signage.
The largest single allocation this year is €1.7m for the R332 Kilbannon Road Improvement Scheme.
Local Councillor Ollie Turner says the Kilbannon project is absolutely vital.
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Junior Minister for Transport and Galway East TD Sean Canney says the 9 percent boost in overall road funding this year is welcome - but there can always be more.
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Here are the details of the funding for roads for Galway County Council:
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Here are the details of the funding for roads for Galway City Council:
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