M28 Update: Ringaskiddy Relief Road Enters Final Stages as Works Advance Across Route

BAM has issued its latest M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy progress update, with construction activity continuing across multiple locations along the route.

In the Rochestown area, retaining wall construction and road-widening works extending from the Bloomfield Junction remain ongoing, with preparations now underway for upcoming blacktop surfacing works. Excavation for the foundations of the structure on the south side of Rochestown Road is expected to begin shortly.

At the Mount Oval off-ramp, excavation for the new slip road continues. Along the Maryborough to Carr's Hill link road, excavation works are ongoing alongside construction of retaining walls on the east and west sides of the N28, with these activities set to continue over the coming months.

On the Board of Works Road, work on the new bridge structure is progressing, with excavation and construction activities ongoing and expected to continue for some time. On Rock Road, work on the structure is also progressing.

At Shannonpark, work on the structure and the new link road continues, with preparations now underway for the installation of precast beams spanning between the retaining walls. Rock excavation by means of controlled blasting has recommenced in an area of cutting to the north of the Shannonpark Roundabout.

A delivery of structural beams to the Shannonpark structure is planned for the night of Tuesday 16th June into the early hours of Wednesday 17th June. Due to the length of the beams, transport will take place overnight under escort, with local traffic management, including the use of flagmen, in operation to facilitate the safe entry of delivery vehicles into the site.

In the Shanbally area (Marion Terrace), machinery continues to cross the roadway during working hours, with excavation works for the overbridge due to commence shortly. Foundation works for the structure are planned to begin within the next couple of weeks.

At Maryborough Hill, excavation works for road crossings associated with service diversions are scheduled to commence in approximately two weeks, with these works taking place at night. A watermain connection is also planned for the night of Tuesday 16th June and will be carried out without the need for traffic management. Hoarding is to be installed in the Edgewood area during the following week to facilitate upcoming works.

At Coogan's Lane, plant crossings are scheduled for next week, with traffic lights to be in operation during these activities.

Ringaskiddy Relief Road

Works on the Ringaskiddy Relief Road are nearing completion. Surfacing works have now been finalised, with only minor lining works remaining. Final finishing and snagging activities are currently ongoing across the section as the project moves towards completion.

Traffic Management

Motorists travelling on the N28 between Bloomfield and Rochestown are advised to take care and follow all signage following recent adjustments to traffic management in that section.

At Maryborough Hill near the bridge, stop/go arrangements and temporary traffic signals are due to be introduced in approximately two weeks to facilitate the planned service diversion works.

Along the R855 and R609 (Carrigaline Road), both east and west of the N28, traffic control measures remain in place, with flagmen or temporary signals operating during working hours to manage plant crossings. These arrangements may vary depending on weather and site conditions. On the Board of Works Road, similar intermittent traffic controls are in operation, with flagmen or temporary signals used as required to safely manage construction traffic.

On Ballinrea Road, flagmen continue to oversee plant crossings during working hours, with additional traffic management measures in place along the verge of the R611. At Coogan's Lane, temporary traffic lights will be in operation next week to accommodate plant movements, while stop/go traffic management remains in place in Shanbally (Marion Terrace) during working hours to facilitate ongoing construction activities and ensure safe passage for road users.

Road users with queries about the construction works can contact Des Gilsenan, Public Relations Officer for BAM, at m28queries@bam.com or on 1800 816197. Further information is available at m28.ie.