Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
856. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the road classification being proposed for the Atlantic corridor 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. [12468/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Atlantic Corridor project is already based on National Roads, so it is expected that no direct classification issue arise. However, where sections of the route are constructed to motorway standard, then re-designation to motorway status may arise and will be considered at the appropriate stage.
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.
