€37.2 million has been allocated for the maintenance and renewal of the the local and regional road network in Mayo for 2023.

The funding covers routine maintenance to safeguard infrastructure and ensure that roads are resilient against the deteriorating effects of climate change and severe weather events. 

Minister Dara Calleary has welcomed the allocation saying it is considerably up on last year’s.

Midwest News Editor Teresa O’Malley asked Minister Calleary how much more is the 2023 allocation compared to last year….

The breakdown of the allocation in Mayo includes:

 Restoration Improvement - €19.5 million

Restoration Maintenance - €2.9 million

Supplementary Restoration Maintenance - €2.2 million

Discretionary Grant - €5.4 million

Bridge Rehabilitation - €760,000

Specific Improvement Grant - €1.2 million

Strategic Regional and Local Roads - €1 million

Safety Improvement Works – 700,000 euro

PSCI: Survey Support - €47,000

Training Grant - €128,000

Drainage Works - €1.3 million

Climate Change Adaption and Resilience Works - €1.1million

Community Involvement Scheme- €900,000