€3.5 Million Investment Allocated For Roads In Wicklow

Over €3.5 million in funding has been allocated from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the maintenance and enhancement of Wicklow's national road infrastructure in 2025.

The funding includes:

• €3.23 million in capital investment, which will support:
  • Minor works and safety upgrades along national secondary routes
  • Pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing works
  • Critical route lighting improvements
  • Engineering support to ensure project delivery standards
• An additional €280,239 for ongoing maintenance, which will help ensure that national primary and secondary roads remain in good condition year-round, including winter maintenance and lighting.

 Wicklow County Council – TII 2025 Grant Allocation Breakdown

Total Allocation: €3,510,039

1. Capital Investment – Protection & Renewal (€3,229,800)

• Both National Primary & Secondary Roads:
  • €300,000 – HD15 & HD17 Minor Works (e.g. fencing retrofits, safety enhancements)
  • €249,300 – Local Authority Engineering Support (Improvement works support – B.1.1a)
• National Secondary Roads:
  • €1,450,000 – Minor Works (e.g. safety schemes, junction upgrades, realignments)
  • €830,500 – Pavement Renewals (HD28 resurfacing and road rehabilitation)
  • €400,000 – Route Lighting Improvements (upgrades to lighting infrastructure)

2. Current Maintenance – Protection & Renewal (€280,239)

• Both National Primary & Secondary:
  • €32,800 – Local Authority Support (General & Winter Maintenance – B.1.2)
• National Primary Roads:
  • €115,941 – Ordinary maintenance, winter service, and route lighting
• National Secondary Roads:
  • €131,498 – Ordinary maintenance, winter service, and route lighting

In a statement Tánaiste Simon Harris said the funding will directly support the safety, and long-term sustainability of our national roads, benefiting both residents and businesses.