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Varadkar turns sod on N25 Cork Southern Ring Road
![Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar TD turning the sod for the South Sing Interchanges Upgrade Scheme watched by local politicians](/en/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/post9.jpg)
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar today officially launched the commencement of works on the N25 Cork Southern Ring Road. 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, a projected reduction in journey time of 75% over the extent of the Scheme during peak periods.
At today's launch in Cork, the Minister said:
Turning the sod on this important new road project will benefit Cork City, Cork County and the greater region...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.
Read the full press release here.Read the Minister's full speech here.