Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has warmly welcomed the news that funding has been approved for the €18 million upgrade of Pottery Road, Deansgrange. Deputy Mitchell O'Connor added that the works will make a huge difference to people who use the road on a daily basis.

"For years we have received empty promises about upgrade works for Pottery Road. The route has been in a sub-standard condition for some time, due to poor road alignment, high traffic volumes and the high number of heavy good vehicles that use the road on a daily basis. I have raised concerns on many occasion about the obvious dangers these conditions pose for pedestrians and cyclists.

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"A funding package has now been agreed which will allow for two new traffic lines, clearer road layout and improved footpaths and cycle lanes on both sides of the road. I am confident that considerable progress will be made on the project this year, with construction expected to start in 2013."

(CD/GK)