Fintra Bridge is expected to be allocated significant funding in 2025.
The Department of Transport has indicated that the project is in line for a major funding boost to allow construction commence.
Back in September, it was given the go-ahead to proceed to tender stage.
The multi million euro project has been in the pipeline for many years and will see a complete replacement of the notorious bridge that's currently there.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Independent Cllr Niamh Kennedy says the final amount of funding to be allocated is subject to ministerial approval and sign off but is confident that all is progressing at pace: