M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Works Progress Despite Winter Conditions

Construction on the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway continues to advance across multiple locations despite challenging winter weather, with several key milestones expected by mid-December.

At Shannonpark, rock excavated from the main cut is being crushed, processed and stockpiled for reuse in road construction throughout the scheme. Nearby culvert structures for a stream diversion are nearing completion and are expected to become operational by mid-December, subject to weather conditions.

Embankment filling works have commenced on the western side of Carr's Hill to support the future interchange. Excavation for the new Maryborough–Carr's Hill link road has also begun, requiring closure of the northbound hard shoulder within the temporary speed limit zone.

In Rochestown, piling works for a new retaining wall near the Rochestown/Douglas off-ramp are now underway. Excavation will follow to facilitate construction of the retaining wall structure, with works scheduled to continue into the new year.

Traffic Management Measures

The temporary speed limit reduction between Rochestown Bridge and Carr's Hill remains active, with motorists asked to exercise care through this section.

From next week, traffic management will be in place on the R610 (Carrigaline Road) east of the N28, where flagmen will manage plant crossings during working hours. One lane on the Rochestown off-ramp will remain closed for the next couple of weeks to facilitate retaining wall construction.

Similar plant-crossing arrangements will be introduced on Ballinrea Road in the coming weeks, with flagmen operating during working hours. Intermittent traffic management will continue on Board of Works Road for plant crossings, subject to weather conditions.

Night-time works will take place next week on the existing N28 south of Maryborough Bridge to install ESB ducting via a road crossing.

Ringaskiddy Relief Road Progress

Two-way traffic has been restored on the realigned L6517 at Loughbeg, running on a temporary contraflow arrangement on the eastern side of the roundabout. Works continue at the western side of the roundabout and on the new access road into Ringport Business Park.

Installation of the noise barrier commenced this week and will continue until mid-December. Vehicle restraint barrier and traffic signage installation is ongoing throughout the scheme.

The pedestrian-only underpass at Old Post Office Road is anticipated to open to the public on 12th December.

At Barnahely Roundabout, traffic continues to operate on the northbound lane under a one-way system. Works on the eastern and northern approaches are expected to be completed by mid-December, when the roundabout and its approaches are anticipated to open to two-way traffic. Focus will then shift to the J&J junction and the northern tie-in, including construction of two new bus stops.

For queries regarding construction works, contact Des Gilsenan, Public Relations Officer for BAM, at m28queries@bam.com or 1800 816197.