NRA to Launch Free M50 Vehicle Recovery Service
30th October 2007
The National Roads Authority (NRA) will launch a vehicle recovery service for the M50 and M11 on Thursday, November 1st. The aim is to minimise traffic disruption caused by broken down vehicles particularly during peak travel times.
“We have always provided a vehicle recovery service along the active construction sites on the M50, but to maximise its effectiveness from a traffic management stand point we have expanded the service for coverage along the entire M50 and M11 corridor. Recovery vehicles will be patrolling the entire corridor in addition to having identified stations along the route. We are estimating response time will average 15 to 20 minutes”, said Kieran Kelly, Engineering Inspector, NRA.
The service is free of charge, this includes is a 24 hour storage period after which time a charge will be incurred. Kelly Motor Services of Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow will provide the service for an initial period of two years; this may be extended to a maximum of four years.
Four dedicated recovery vehicles, along with trained personnel, will be provided during the designated hours of operation, which are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 6.00am to 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Outside of these hours a call-out service will be provided seven days a week. The free-phone number is 1800 77 50 50Please note a spokesperson is available for interview.
For further information contact
Sean O’Neill, Head of Communications, 01 6602511, soneill@nra.ie