Network of roads in line for huge upgrade

TRANSPORT is one of the biggest beneficiaries in the Government’s budget with Finance Minister Brian Cowen announcing an overall investment package worth €2.7 billion.

Key transport projects will receive significant funding allocations due to their key role in assisting the Government’s primary economic objective of investing in projects to provide sustainable development in the years ahead.

More than 60% of the total funding for transport will go toward extending and upgrading the national roads network.