€100 million price tag to upgrade nine roads throughout Galway city
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Author: GBFM News
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At least 100 million euro is needed to upgrade nine roads throughout the city, mostly on the west side.
The figure has been revealed to local councilors at a meeting of the West Area Committee, however it’s likely the final cost of all necessary works could be higher.
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The prediction does not account for the purchase of land which would be needed to widen roads for foot paths and cycle lanes.
The figure has been revealed from a study undertaken after sites were refused planning permission due to a lack of road infrastructure.
Labour City Councillor Níall McNelis says the road network has not kept pace with development in the area:
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