The contract has been funded by TII for Phases 5,6 &7.
A 16 million euro contract has been signed for the M28 motorway linking Rochestown with Ringaskiddy.
Jacobs Engineering Ireland Limited has been appointed technical advisors for the project.
The scheme will enable the strategic development of the port of Cork's facilities in Ringaskiddy while also supporting the economic development of the area on a local, regional and national basis.
The M28 motorway is scheduled to be completed by 2030 and will be a key part of the road infrastructure in Cork.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, welcomed the commencement of final stages of the project development stating, “The 12 km M28 motorway has been in progress over the last 2 years with traffic continuing to move throughout. When complete the new motorway will bring strong social and economic benefits to the entire area, facilitating greater access to the Port of Cork’s new container terminal, as well as the IDA lands in this area.”
Chief Executive of Cork County Council Valerie O’Sullivan added “This development forms part of the Governments Project Ireland 2040 and will bring both safety and economic benefits. The scheme includes a number of active travel measures with an interface with the Lee to Sea greenway, together with an extension to the existing Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme in Douglas.”
