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Athenry Relief Road Funding Crisis | Galway News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Galway East TD Louis O’Hara is warning that the Athenry relief road project may face major delays and cost overruns, after learning the initial funding only covers a tiny fraction of the route — less than one kilometer — and ignores critical expenses like raising the rail bridge. With unexpected infrastructure challenges emerging, including potential issues with another bridge, the Department of Transport admits costs could skyrocket. Deputy O’Hara expresses concern about the government’s commitment to completing the full road, while Galway County Council scrambles to revise the business case. Two sections are already open, including the “elbow” at Ballygurraune, funded under a €1 billion housing infrastructure package announced in June. The Department insists it’s working closely with local authorities to balance delivery with fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/741ac44d1f853dfa