Fine Gael is calling for the M7/M9 in Kiladare to be upgraded urgently.

Martin Heydon and Anthony Lawlor, Fine Gael TDs for Kildare South and North, were speaking ahead of their joint Topical Issues Debate on the proposed road upgrade, with Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe, in the Dáil.

The project received planning permission in the Autumn and needs approximately €110m in funding to commence.

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Deputy Heydon said: "There is an urgent need for work to commence on the Naas to Newbridge Bypass Upgrade and that is what I am highlighting with the Minister tonight in the Dáil.

"The upgrade of Newlands Cross eased traffic on the M7 nearer Dublin, however the reality is that the traffic congestion is now pushed further down the road towards Naas. This is the second busiest road in the country after the M50 and this situation cannot continue."

Deputy Lawlor added: "I have previously spoken to the Taoiseach about the importance of the Sallins Bypass/Osberstown Interchange and the M7 widening for Kildare and I am raising it in the Dáil again tonight as it is needed as a matter of urgency."

(CD/JP)