Service areas next stage of development of roads

A NEW round of development of land near motorways will soon get underway as service areas are built for motorists.

Seven proposals are being pursued by private interests for service areas on or close to interchanges along the M1 Dublin-Border route, the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport has been told by Fred Barry, chief executive of the National Roads Authority.

“Proposals for service areas on other major inter-urban routes are also being developed, and the numbers involved are expected to increase as the private sector responds to the commercial opportunities involved”, said Mr Barry.