LATEST: Council may use its own resources to fund second bridge project in Newbridge Reporter: '); '); Kildare Co Council may consider using its own resources to build a second bridge in Newbridge, it emerged today. The project, which includes a 1km link road crossing the River Liffey, failed to get funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) in March. Senior Council officials recently received feedback from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on why the proposal was unsuccessful. It's understood the Council officials have sought further clarification around this issue. The May meeting of the local municipal district heard today that the Council may proceed to progress the project which is intended to be essential for the growth of Newbridge town.