Significantly improved journey times into and out of Dublin including to/from Dublin Airport, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire • Journey times from M1 to the M11 reduced by 50% during the day • Increased road capacity which leads to improved traffic flows and congestion relief • More predictable journey times are improving quality of life for commuters • More efficient journeys for haulers and those using the M50 for business travel• Safer journeys for all M50 users • The upgraded M50 completes a modern motorway network and facilitates interconnectivity between Dublin and the main motorway routes to the north, west and south of Ireland• Improves Luas Red Line journey times through the separation of track and road at Junction 9 (N7 Red Cow interchange) • Modernized motorway network around the capital and linking to the rest of Ireland enhances Ireland’s competitiveness in attracting inward foreign investment • Contributes towards the Government’s road safety strategy.