Kerry mayor leads county’s roadworks drive

A HIGH-LEVEL deputation from Kerry will meet the National Roads Authority (NRA) in Dublin today, amid concerns about delays in carrying out major roadworks in the county, at an estimated cost of at least €180 million.

Led by Kerry mayor Ted Fitzgerald and county manager Martin Riordan, the deputation will stress the urgency of carrying out national primary road projects, such as the proposed new Farranfore/Killarney road, the Tralee ring road and the Castleisland bypass.

The deputation will also seek more funding for Kerry’s 337km national secondary road network, with proposals submitted for the Listowel bypass, Barraduff bridge and the Mountain Stage/Glenbeigh road.