Road building projects get into gear as costs fall

MAJOR roads projects should be delivered quicker and cheaper because of a nationwide slow-down in other construction projects, the National Roads Authority said yesterday.

Quotes being given for projects out to tender are becoming a lot more realistic according to National Roads Authority chief executive Michael Tobin.

His comments came yesterday as Environment Minister Martin Cullen signed the order clearing the way for works on the long-awaited second river crossing in Waterford.