Plans have been announced for a multi-million pound road improvement scheme in Fingal.

The upgrade works will be carried out across two phases to improve the local road network for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

The first project under the scheme will see carriageway works and lining delivered for cycle facilities from Blake's Cross to Minister's Road on the R132 in Lusk.

Other projects in phase one include investment in carriageway works and lining for cycle facilities on the R135 North Road, as well as the provision of structural upgrade drainage works on the R127 Blake's Cross to Lusk Road and upgrading the carriageway and off-road cycle tracks on the Ballycoolin Road.

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Throughout phase two further improvements of the R132 Swords to Balbriggan road will be completed, as well as upgrades of the Swords by-pass and the construction of a new junction at Blake's Cross.

Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O'Brien said: "This is a substantial investment by Fingal County Council in the road network across the county, which will see significant improvements not only for motorists but for cyclists and pedestrians too. I am particularly pleased to see that the improvement works will include extensive upgrades of the cycle network."

Director of Operations David Storey added: "I am delighted to see the roll-out of this substantial investment programme in our regional roads. Contracts have just been signed to allow for the commencement of the first project from Blake's Cross to Minister's Road in Lusk, which will see improvements for all road users, whether you are a motorist, cyclist or a pedestrian."

Work is expected to commence on the upgrades shortly.

(CM/JG)