Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
855. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road classification being proposed for the A5-N2 road project (details supplied); if this route will consist of a type 2 dual carriageway, a type 3 dual carriageway, motorway standard or other road type; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12467/18]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that classification issues relating to the A5 are matters for the Northern Ireland Authorities.
With regard to the N2, this is already a National Primary Road, so it is expected that no direct classification issue arise. However, should sections of the route be constructed to motorway standard, then re-designation to motorway status might arise and will be considered at the appropriate time should that happen.
The planning, design and implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this, I have referred this aspect of 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.
