Common questions

Who maintains motorways in Ireland?

Who maintains motorways in Ireland?

National Roads Authority
Of which, 328km that are maintained under existing Public Private Partnerships (PPP) and 588km are maintained directly by the National Roads Authority through Motorway Maintenance and Renewals Contracts (MMaRC), with the remaining 294km maintained through local authorities.

Are there services on the M8?

There are 3 services on the M8 which are listed on this site, details of which are below. Tapping the links down the left column will provide you with more information on each service area, such as its facilities and exact location.

Is there services on the M6?

There are 18 services on the M6 which are listed on this site, details of which are below. Tapping the links down the left column will provide you with more information on each service area, such as its facilities and exact location.

What is an R road in Ireland?

Regional Roads fill in the rest of the main roads in Ireland. They connect many small towns to each other and to the national road network. There are over 11,600 kilometres (7200 miles) of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by “R” (e.g. R105).

What is an L road in Ireland?

L Roads. Local Roads are split into three types: local primary, secondary and tertiary roads. They are normally smaller rural lanes with only a single lane for traffic in both directions.

How far apart are motorway services?

28 miles
Current government policy is that the interval between core motorway service areas should be no more than 28 miles or 30 minutes travelling time, whichever is the lesser. A previous minimum separation of 12 miles was removed in 2013.

Where does M7 meet M8?

The route starts in the townland of Aghaboe, County Laois, at a motorway-to-motorway interchange with the M7.

What Junction is M55 on M6?

The M55 has three lanes in both directions for most of its length. After leaving the M6 at junction 32, the road immediately interchanges with the A6.

How many services are on the M6 Toll?

1 service area
There is 1 service area on the M6 Toll which is listed on this site, details of which are below. Tapping the links down the left column will provide you with more information on each service area, such as its facilities and exact location.