News - Roads
Leitrim council to review speed limits on rural roads, with 20kph drop likely
The default limit will drop from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 in November, unless special speed limits are adopted by the council.
Jul 5, 2024 07:31
€2.3m in funding for road improvements in the Shannonside region
The funding is for roads damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.
May 31, 2024 13:29
Close to 1,800 drivers caught speeding across St. Patrick's Bank Holiday weekend
The offences include one person travelling at 209 kilometres an hour in a 100 kilometre zone in County Cavan, and another driving at 147 kilometres an hour in a 60 kilometre zone in Dublin.
Mar 21, 2024 09:40
Close to €83m worth of funding announced locally for road projects
Roscommon received the highest amount in the region with almost 73 million euro.
Feb 22, 2024 16:09
Local authorities allocated close to 44 million euro in State road grants
Roscommon will see the largest investment in the region with almost 21.3 million euro announced for local and regional roads.
Feb 15, 2024 17:13
Local TD calls for increase in road maintenance budget
The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit
Jan 20, 2024 09:07
Almost €28 million spent on strengthening local roads last year
Roscommon County Council were the biggest spenders with over €7.1 million on 129 kilometres of road surface. The Cavan local authority strengthened 42.8 kilometres to the tune of €6.1 million, while Monaghan County Council invested over €5.3 million on almost 36 kilometres.
Oct 11, 2023 14:18
TII report forecasts 8 road deaths in 5 years on N4 if works not funded
Longford Councillor Paraic Brady says Minister Ryan will have blood on his hands if he does not change his priorities.
Oct 5, 2023 14:10
Local TD raises concern over increase in road deaths
Figures released this week shows a continued rise in pedestrian deaths.
Jul 23, 2023 09:49
Calls for strict E-Scooter legislation following M50 viral video
The person on the scooter can be seen veering across lanes on the motorway before moving into the hard shoulder.
Jun 12, 2023 09:32
Over 70 roads completed under LIS scheme last year
Leitrim had the most amount of roads completed last year at 31, a significant increase from the 2021 figure of 17.
Mar 3, 2023 13:20
N5 reopens following collision on Wednesday
The incident happened near Carrowreagh around 7 'o clock on Wednesday evening.
Mar 3, 2023 07:51
Over a million secured for rural road upgrades in Shannonside region
A total of 3,700 roads have been funded for repair works since the scheme was reintroduced in 2017
Feb 13, 2023 11:39
Gardai and RSA issue road safety appeal
Twenty people have died on Irish roads this year.
Feb 4, 2023 12:29Shannonside Newsletter
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