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

29 New Jobs To Be Created As Chemist Warehouse To Open In Naas Tomorrow
Vulnerable Adults, Some Using Wheelchairs, Forced To Share Inaccessible Vehicles At Kildare HSE Service
“Grabbed By the Neck”: Founder Tells Kildare Today Why She Launched New Female-Focused Taxi Service
Just 75% Of Landowners On Board So Far As Uisce Eireann Submits Plans For Major Water Supply Project
Two Kildare Animal Charities Share €170k Fund As Animal Welfare Costs Continue To Mount
Call To Make Extended Christmas Train Timetable Permanent For Commuter Towns
Roadside Memorial Ban Proposal Criticised Over Christmas Timing
Man (30s) Dies Following Collision Involving Bus, Car And Pedestrian At Kishawanny, Carbury