Is your road included? List of Kildare roads getting €20m in funding

Roads across Co Kildare are to receive over €20m in funding.

Over €500,000 will be spent on the N7 between Naas and the Dublin border. 

There will also be allocations right across the county including new road signs, drainage measures and work to bridges. 

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State Seán Canney and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer today announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025.

This represents an overall increase of over 8% in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network.

SEE A LIST OF THE FUNDING AMOUNTS AND LOCATIONS BELOW: 

Announcing this funding, Minister O’Brien said: 

“My main priority is the ongoing maintenance and renewal of the regional and local road network, alongside strategic investment in developing and improving the road infrastructure network. 

“Rehabilitation and maintenance is fundamental to keeping the network in a good condition, and a significant increase in funding has been provided for in 2025, with most of the funding going towards restoration of the network. This is essential for maintaining social and economic connectivity, linking people and places across the country.”

“In addition to maintaining our current road network, we are developing and upgrading this infrastructure through investing €70 million in vital strategic projects which are continuing to be progressed

As part of the €70 million investment, more than €20 million is being allocated under the Specific Grant category for smaller-scale road improvements. These grants will fund a variety of projects, including bridge repairs, junction reconfigurations and initiatives to reduce traffic congestion in towns. They will also aim to enhance access to educational institutions, businesses and public transport. 

Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, said:

“This crucial funding will enhance road safety, with funding being allocated for over 330 safety projects this year, an increase of 20% from last year. These safety schemes aim to implement remedial measures to improve the overall safety of our road network, benefiting all road users. Increasing funding in safety projects is vital in reducing road fatalities and serious injuries, and helps to create a safer transport environment for all.”

"In response to the constant environmental challenges, we are designating €16.5 million for 315 projects focused on climate change adaptation to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of our roads.

Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, said:

“As Minister with responsibility for Rural Transport, I know just how important it is that we continue to invest in our rural road network.

“This funding totaling €713 million will support and enhance towns, villages and communities the length and breadth of the State. It’s an investment that will boost connectivity, support businesses, and make daily commutes to school, work, and other activities easier and safer for families.”

The 2025 grants programme demonstrates a significant increase in investment across various grant categories, with boosted funding for Restoration Improvement, bridge rehabilitation, safety projects and the Community Involvement Scheme. The Department of Transport will also continue to offer grant assistance to Local Authorities for the implementation of reduced speed limits on rural local roads.

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Fine Gael South Kildare TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has said that regional and local roads across Kildare will benefit from funding of €20,828,600.

Minister Heydon welcomed the announcement that will see funding used for the ongoing renewal of the regional and local road network in Kildare.

“I am delighted to see that funding will be allocated for essential road repair works across Kildare. This funding will be key to enhancing connectivity, supporting businesses, and making it easier and safer for families to get to and from school, and to work in our communities.

“We want to see continued safety for all road users and key to that is the protection and regeneration of our existing regional and local road network.

“This funding will allow us to repair, strengthen and maintain our roads across the country, ensuring they are fit for purpose. These measures will improve the overall safety of our road network, benefiting all road users in Kildare.

“In addition to these projects, I continue to work closely with officials on progressing the much needed second bridge for Newbridge along with securing significant funding for the upgrade of the main streets and footpaths in Athy.”

“This essential investment will have a huge impact for towns, villages, and communities all across Kildare”, concluded Minister Heydon.

Local Fianna Fáil Minister James Lawless TD stated “This is a tremendous investment in the county, and I absolutely welcome the strong focus and investment on roads here in Kildare.”

“The investment package announced by Government for the country amounts to over €713M for regional and local roads in 2025. This represents an increase of over 8% in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and road network.”

“Over €11M in funding has been allocated for Kildare road restoration improvements. Funding has also been secured for works on eight bridge rehabilitation projects as well funding for numerous safety improvement projects on our counties regional and rural roads.”