Transport | Capacity to improve the efficiency and safety of the M50 and M4 among overcrowding

To ask the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to improve the capacity of the M50 and the M4; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Bernard J. Durkan T.D.

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 2 March, 2023.

To ask the Minister for Transport if any particular traffic management plans are likely given the need to improve the efficiency and safety of the M50 and similar routes to the capital city given the drastic overcrowding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Bernard J. Durkan T.D.

For WRITTEN answer on Thursday, 2 March, 2023.

REPLY

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Public Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.