Pothole on Ballina bridge

A pothole on the existing bridge between Ballina and Killaloe will be repaired once the new bridge opens.

The problem was raised at last month's meeting of Nenagh Municipal District by local councillor Phyll Bugler. She said the pothole in the centre of the bridge is "decomposing very fast". "It has been filled a number of times but it's still unravelling," Cllr Bugler said.

Executive Engineer Paul Keane said temporary repairs have been carried out on the bridge, which carries around 700 cars per day. There would be an opportunity for a longer lasting repair once the new bridge opens later this year, he said.