Traffic Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Questions (870)

Robert Troy

Question:

870. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the latest statistics held by his Department on motorway congestion; if he will provide a breakdown of the latest average annual daily traffic count for each motorway by comparison to its traffic capacity; and if he will provide summary judgments from his Department on which motorways are experiencing the most acute daily traffic congestion and are closest to being considered over-capacity during peak hours. [12865/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and operation of individual roads (including analysis of traffic volumes and capacity on the motorway network) are matters for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly known as the NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.

Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to TII for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.