Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2023
69. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport what measures to alleviate traffic congestion, such as removing the slip road toll at Donore, are being considered whilst the Obelisk bridge at Oldbridge, is closed for repair and restoration from 1 August 2023 to 31 May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32941/23]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants.
The Department has provided funding to Louth County Council for essential rehabilitation works of the Obelisk Bridge in Drogheda. Implementation of the project and the associated traffic management measures are the responsibility of the Council.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy in relation to national roads. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects on national roads are a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the relevant local authority. More specifically, the statutory powers to levy tolls, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll agreements with private investors are vested in TII under Part V of the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Roads Act 2007).
