RISING costs are forcing contractors to scale back road repairs in west Donegal.
The issue was highlighted at Tuesday’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District by Roads and Transportation Area Manager Brendan McFadden.
He explained that due to increasing fuel prices, contractors can no longer fulfil their original tenders, which had planned for the use of bitmac to repair and fill potholes on roads across the municipal district.
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As a result, the length of roads that can be repaired may need to be shortened, he explained.
Councillor Denis McGee expressed concern over how contractors are able to withdraw from tenders with Donegal County Council.