Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
208. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the issue of increased traffic using the Sallins by-pass to connect to the R407 in both directions in order to avoid the M50; if his attention has been drawn to concerns in respect of HGVs using this route via Clane and Maynooth; and the steps he will take to address this. [56182/21]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware Kildare forms part of the statutorily defined Greater Dublin Area in the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 and its transport needs are therefore considered as part of the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035. In accordance with the applicable legislation, the Transport Strategy for the GDA is under review at present and as part of this process the NTA has now published an updated draft for public consultation.
This strategy sets out the framework for investment in transport infrastructure and services over the next two decades to 2042. The draft includes a reference to the enhancement of orbital movement between the N3, the N4 and N7 national roads, the widening of existing roads and/or the development of new road links, for the purpose of providing resilience to the operation of the M50 and incorporating provision for sustainable transport.
The closing date for the consultation is Friday 17th of December 2021.
