1. PROJECT STUDY AREA Route Selection

2. Stage 1 Environmental Assessment Guidelines to underpin the effectiveness of the National Roads Project Management Guidelines in integrating environmental issues into national road scheme planning and development Stage 4 Post EIA Evaluation Studies for a range of environmental issues Stage 2 Best practice Construction Guidelines to mitigate impacts that were identified and assessed during the EIA process Stage 3 Guidance on the preparation of an Environmental Operating Plan for the Construction lifecycle of a road scheme Planning, Constructing & Operation of National Road Schemes Environmental Integration Model

3. Motorway/Dual Carriageway Status 2000 Motorway/Dual Carriageway Status 2007

4. Conclusions Multi-annual funding commitment from central Government essential for programme implementation. Effective project planning, management and cost control procedures facilitate programme delivery on time and within budget. Legal framework for road planning and approvals affects efficiency of project delivery.