Scheme failed to win URDF funding earlier this year.
Advancing design work on the second Liffey bridge in Newbridge could boost chances of securing funding.
The project failed to win funding under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund earlier this year.
KCC applications for funding for projects in Celbridge, Maynooth and Naas won a combined €15 million.
Kildare South Fine Gael TD, and Minister of State, Martin Heydon has been speaking to Kildare Today.
He says, at the time of application, the Newbridge project was not shovel-ready.
Deputy Heydon joined Clem Ryan on Tuesday's edition of the programme

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Analysis: Damning Reports Detail Rot, Fire Risks And Rodents At "Temporary" Celbridge Primary School
Major Curragh Community College Project Moves Ahead After Years Of False Starts
Plans For Walking Trail Within Castletown House Lands Under Consideration Subject To Removal Of Laurel
Council Blames Stolen Cars As It Refuses Warning Signs At Crash-Prone Bridge In Celbridge
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