Consultants are to be appointed to assess the full extent of works required on Ardfinnan Bridge.
A one-way traffic system has been in place in the village for some time after defects were discovered in the centuries old bridge following the winter floods.
While €60,000 was sanctioned under the rehabilitation scheme it's thought this may be just a tenth of the likely costs.
Senior Roads Engineer Michael Hayes the council is hoping to make progress on the works as quickly as possible.
