Role of the NRA
The National Roads Authority was formally established as an independent statutory body under the Roads Act, 1993, with effect from 1 January 1994.
The NRA has a reginal office in Laois located in Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Co.Laois and can be contacted at 057 8664850
The Authority's primary function, under the Roads Act 1993, is 'to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads'.
For this purpose, it has overall responsibility for planning and supervision of construction and maintenance works on these roads
Area Offices
Central Area
Central Area Office, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
057 86 64168
Western Area
Western Area Office, The Old Barracks, The Square, Rathdowney, Co Laois.
0505 48360
Eastern Area
Eastern Area Office, 1, Park Lane, Portarlington, Co Laois.
Eastern Area Office, Sleaty Road, Graiguecullen, Co. Laois.
Portarlington - 057 86 36533
Graiguecullen - 059 9165960