Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s reasoning for not providing funding to upgrade a major section of Clare’s N85 has been labelled as shocking by a local representative.
In a written correspondence to Clare County Council, TII has stated that it’s not possible to progress a larger scheme on the main route from Ennis to Ennistymon due to “the many competing demands for resources” along with issues arising from surplus material, flooding and waste.
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The N85 realignment project would’ve seen bends removed on roughly 10km of the route from Ennis to Inagh.
Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the response is unacceptable.
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