Roads network ‘must be reassessed’ following flood closures

Kerry County Council is seeking a reassessment of key sections of the national road network in the county after some of its main roads were closed due to flooding in December, a meeting in Tralee has heard.

Millions of euro will be required in Kerry to repair piers, carry out coastal protection, and prop-up damaged harbours after damage caused by the December storms, a meeting of the Tralee Municipal Authority heard yesterday.

“The entire road network has suffered significant damage,” said senior engineer David Doyle.