Damien English
Question:36 Mr. English asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the delivery of the inter-urban motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27653/03]
Written Answers. - Road Network.
Good progress has been made in the implementation of the overall national roads upgrade programme provided for in the national development plan. Over the period 2000 to 2003 Exchequer investment will total approximately €3.8 billion. To date, 37 projects – a total of 269 km, including 76 km of motorway and 50 km of dual carriageway standard – have been completed. In addition, work is under way on 15 projects, totalling 150 km, including 122 km to motorway/dual carriageway standard, while another 11 projects, totalling 131 km, are at tender stage.
By the end of the year nearly 30% of the five major inter-urban routes will be upgraded to motorway or dual carriageway standard, with work under way on approximately another 12%.
Question No. 37 answered with Question No. 19.
Question No. 38 answered with Question No. 14.
Question No. 39 answered with Question No. 19.
Question No. 40 answered with Question No. 15.