€20,000 funding secured for update of Offaly bridge

Cllr Noel Cribbin has welcomed planned restoration works at Ballybrittan Bridge between Rhode and Edenderry.

The confirmation comes following concerns from many residents in the Ballybrittan area.

"I have made my own observations on the bridge on my deliveries and it’s obvious that the bridge has deteriorated and is in need of some  restoration works," Cllr Cribbin said. 

"There are many heavy lorries now using this road and this could be causing the damage to the bridge and I have raised this issue with Area Engineer Mark Mahon before."

" I suggested thst it also needs barriers on the Ballyfore side and again I have requested for barriers to be installed."

Cllr Cribbin has been assured that the bridge is included in the 2019 roads programme with funding of €20,000 granted to complete the works.