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Varadkar turns sod on N25 Cork Southern Ring Road
Completed N25 will see projected reduction in journey time of 75% during peak periodsMinster for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar TD today officially commenced works on the N25 Cork Southern Ring Road. The Minister said: “Turning the sod on this important new road project will benefit Cork City, Cork County and the greater region.”
The proposed Scheme will provide the final link to a high capacity, free flowing route from the Western end of the N22 Ballincollig Bypass to the Northern end of the Jack Lynch Tunnel for longer distance strategic traffic with a projected reduction in journey time of 75% over the extent of the Scheme during peak periods. The proposed Scheme will provide a high quality linkage between the N22 and N71 in the Southwest with the N8, N25 and N28 in the North East.
The Minister continued: “This project will improve road safety, inter-regional connectivity and improve the quality of life for people living and working in County Cork.
With an investment of €98 million on the construction of the N25 Cork Southern Ring Road it is tangible evidence of this Government’s commitment to road safety and economic growth. This follows the €75 million boost for shovel-ready transport projects which got the green light earlier this year, and which will assist our countries economic recovery.”
National Roads Authority CEO Fred Barry said: “The N25 Cork Southern Ring Road project will deliver more consistent journey times to and through the Cork region by providing a high quality link between the N22 and N71 in the Southwest with the N8, N25 and N28.”