The preferred route for the Athy Southern Distributor Route was unveiled today (Thursday) as part of an ongoing public consultation process which remains open until March 4th.
The C2 route that was announced today thankfully bypasses Athy RFC pitches and the Showgrounds after a significant number of submissions were received.
The process now continues with Kildare County […]
Decreased motor taxes for road hauliers in 2016 will mean savings for businesses across the country and will help to create jobs”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon.
“From dealing with the Irish Road Haulage Association, I know that this will have a significant impact. […]
Below is a copy of my submission made to Kildare County Council Roads Department today in the route selection for the Southern Distrubutor Route for Athy.
A relief ring road for Athy is absolutely essential for the towns residents and businesses alike. The return on the capital investment is clearly proven by the very high cost […]
Martin Heydon Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said there is no imminent risk to the continuation of the Local Bus route from Carlow to Naas which serves Castledermot and Kilcullen as well as Moone, Ballitore, Crookstown and Kilgowan.
“I spoke to Anne Graham of the NTA yesterday after stories had emerged that the service […]
Martin Heydon Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has today (Wednesday) said that the inclusion of the Athy Southern Distributor Route in the Governments Capital Plan announced this week re-affirms the Government’s commitment to this project and the confirmation of funding to completion announced last year.
“Unlike the M7 road widening project, the Athy road does not […]
The four cross roads at Mile Mill is a junction that has caused huge concern to locals down through the years due to the poor sight lines, particularly for traffic approaching from Brannockstown. There hasn’t been a simple solution to the lack of visibility as there are houses right at the junction.
In my […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has today (Friday) encouraged residents in South Kildare from Kilcullen through to Castledermot to make use of the new Bus Route that is now up and running.
“Many local residents will be aware of the campaign to restore bus routes to the local towns and villages since JJ […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has today (Friday) welcomed confirmation of the allocation to Kildare County Council of €799,900 for local and Regional roads and in particular the flexibility provided to the Council to allocate some of this funding to local and community improvement schemes.
Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has this week welcomed the confirmation of funding for new public service bus routes to service South Kildare from Minister for Transport Pascal Donohoe. This follows a concerted campaign by local residents, councillors […]
Since the confirmation by Government of funding for the road last May, work has recommenced within KCC to now bring the Athy ring road to planning. The project had never proceeded to planning stage before due to the lack of funding confirmation. Since May 2014, the council advertised, held interviews and has appointed Clodagh Lyons […]