Bridge in Leitrim remains waiting for repairs two years after damage
A damaged bridge on the R280 has remained unrepaired for more than two years, with a councillor urging the Council to prioritise remedial works.
It was heard at a meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District that a bridge which was damaged by a vehicle two years ago has 11 bridges ahead of it on the priority list for works.
Cllr Felim Gurn asked that the Municipal District prioritise the repair of Lurganboy Bridge on the R280 at Killasnett Pitch and actively seek the necessary funding to carry out the required remedial work at the bridge.
“This bridge has been damaged for over two years and given the length of time that the bridge has remained in this condition and the potential risk to road users and pedestrians, this bridge repair should be treated as a priority,” Cllr Gurn’s motion stated.
A Council response confirmed that the current funding application for the bridge was unsuccessful and that the Council will assess what options are available to carry out the repair.
Cllr Gurn acknowledged the list of bridges that need to have work done but said that this bridge, before the turn to Lurganboy, is “a priority.”
District engineer Paul McMahon said that minor repairs can be looked at under the Council’s own funding, but there are 11 high-priority bridges ahead of this one under the funding awarded for bridge works.
“We will do what we can with our own resources,” said Mr McMahon.