Proposed orbital route may be tolled

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http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0820/orbital.html?rss

The Minister for Transport says he is in favour of the planned Drogheda-Naas orbital route around Dublin and suggests that it could be a toll road if it goes ahead.

The proposed motorway would begin south of Drogheda towards Navan, pass south around Trim before ending near Naas in Co Kildare.

The road will not continue on to connect with the N11 Dublin to Wexford road because of the Wicklow mountains.
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Minister Noel Dempsey told RTÉ News he had just read the report on the orbital route drawn up by the National Roads Authority, which was submitted to his Department.

He said the road is an extremely important route and would bring about major relief to other roads such as the M50 and bring major economic and environmental benefits.

The estimated cost of the orbital route is around ?2bn. However, the project is not included in the National Development Plan so money would have to be found separately for the road.

Asked about the likelihood of it being tolled, Mr Dempsey said he believed the road would attract considerable interest from investors.

The NRA's report must now be brought before the Cabinet for approval. Environmental Impact Statements will also have to be drawn up along the proposed route.

Construction work would not be expected to begin for at least five years.

а потом говорят "Another failed project"
пример тому дублин тонэяль и моторвей вокруг Корка