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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 26, 2015

QUESTION NO.15

QUESTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to give a report on  the update of  the Blessington road from Jobstown Pub up to  the Garage on the  Blessington Road of when this road will be upgraded?"

REPLY:

The redevelopment of this N81 route is a matter for the National Roads Authority. The scheme which involves its development from Cheeverstown to County Wicklow is a long term objective of the Council and is being developed by Kildare County Council on behalf of South Dublin Co Co and Wicklow Co Co.However, the Council is examining a number of options for minor improvements to safety and enhancement of this approach to Tallaght from the west. As soon as the plans are finalised they will be brought to the attention of members.