Upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Carlow and Kilkenny get grant boost of €740,000

Just over €740,000 is coming the way of our county councils for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways.

€11million in total has been allocated by Minister Heather Humphreys this morning under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS).

Carlow is getting €351,880 and €390,790 is coming the way of Kilkenny.

The local authorities will be responsible for identifying and prioritising the routes that need work under the scheme.