Ireland focussing on road maintenance

Ireland's Ministry of Transport is focussing on road maintenance rather than building new links at present.
March 15, 2012 Read time: 1 min
3965 Ireland's Ministry of Transport is focussing on road maintenance rather than building new links at present. With the country’s economy still struggling under a burden of debt, finances are limited. Around 30 road maintenance projects are planned to be carried out in in Ireland during 2012. The Irish Government intends to invest around €200 million/year on road maintenance until its finances improve. New road projects are being delayed and will be held back until 2016 or 2017.

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