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Latest Laois News: Further Investment in Laois Walking & Cycling Infrastructure announced
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Latest Laois News: Further Investment in Laois Walking & Cycling Infrastructure announced

Laois Walking & Cycling Infrastructure gets big boost

The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., today confirmed that the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds to Ireland’s local authorities with a view to spending €289 million on walking and cycling infrastructure in 2022.

€3 million has been allocated by the National Transport Authority (NTA) for the provision of walking and cycling Active Travel Infrastructure in Laois. This investment; being directed to Laois County Council, should enable more people to walk and cycle in their daily lives.

Projects for Laois include;

  • Portlaoise: Triogue Blueway, Father Brown Avenue Cycle Scheme, Beladd Cycle Scheme, Portlaoise Cycle Parking, Local Transport Plan, Dublin Road Pedestrian, Cycle and Traffic Management Scheme.
  • Stradbally: Carlow Road footpath to the cemetery scheme
  • Durrow: Cork Road Footpath Improvement Scheme
  • Abbeyleix: Ballyroan Road Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme
  • Timahoe: Village Cycle Link
  • Portarlington: Edenderry Road Footpath Scheme

There is additional substantial funding allocated to Laois County Council for other works which include;

  • Footpath Improvement Scheme and additional Outdoor Infrastructure
  • Safe Route to Schools Programme
  • Light Segregation Cycle Schemes
  • Junction Tightening/Pedestrian Crossing Schemes
Deficiencies in Portarlington Cycling Infrastructure highlighted in recent audit
Great news for the walkers and cyclists of Laois

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