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Adare Bypass works to commence in January 2025
Works on the Adare Bypass are scheduled to begin in January 2025
Works on the Adare Bypass are scheduled to begin in January 2025 following the announcement that Sisk Sorensen Joint Venture have been awarded the tender for the project

Limerick City and County Council has announced the joint venture of John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd, known as Sisk Sorensen Joint Venture, has been awarded the Adare Bypass Design and Construction Contract, with works scheduled to commence in January 2025.
Following the announcement in 2023 of the approval to advance construction of the bypass with an aim to deliver the project ahead of the Ryder Cup 2027 in Adare Manor, the tender has been awarded this week with works due to start.
November 2023 also marked the commencement of several enabling works contracts which are currently being progressed along the entire length of the project. These include hedge clearance, fencing contracts, an archaeological resolution contract, the construction of three railway bridges, haul road construction in addition to the diversion of numerous utility services.
Although delivery of the Adare Bypass ahead of the golf competition remains and ambitious target, the announcement of the project’s constructing company marks a milestone in the overall scheme.
Adare experiences significant traffic delays daily and the bypass will remove congestion on the N21 and divert any unnecessary through traffic, including HGV’s away from the village improving the safety of all road users and the quality of life of people living, working and visiting this popular heritage village.
A Government investment of almost €155 million (excluding VAT) will aid the delivery of the 7km bypass which is targeted to be “in place by the Autumn of 2027”.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran acknowledged the significant progress to date, saying this week’s announcement is a “significant step” towards the target of “having the Adare Bypass in place by the Autumn of 2027”.
He said, “However, expectations should be tempered considering the scale of the project and the time remaining. Despite the work done to date the project still poses significant challenges and risks that are outside the control of the Council. Limerick City and County Council’s commitment to achieve this ambitious target remains steadfast.”
The Limerick Mayor noted Limerick City and County Council is “buoyed by the goodwill and active cooperation of all agencies/stakeholders involved and those affected by the project to date”.
He said, “This continued support will be essential to the project during the delivery phase. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the Sisk Sorensen Joint Venture and the project management team every success in the delivery of the project.”
Limerick Minister, Patrick O’Donovan TD said to be part of the government working to get the project off the ground “gives me great pride”.
“This next phase is a welcome step along the journey to delivering for the infrastructure needs of Adare, Limerick and the surrounding Midwest region,” Said Minister O’Donovan, adding, “We are committed to building and improving our roads network and will continue to invest in delivering important transport projects like this, across the country.”
Peter Walsh, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland said the awarding of the tender “is an important step toward delivering the N69 Limerick to Foynes Project”.
Cllr Adam Teskey, Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District of Adare-Rathkeale said the announcement is a “significant milestone for our community”. The Cathaoileach noted the bypass will alleviate traffic congestion for daily users and “will also enhance the safety and quality of life for residents and visitors alike”.
Director General of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly, congratulated all involved in progressing the project, saying, “I commend the work undertaken to date by all involved in the acceleration of the Adare Bypass section of the overall project.”
The Adare bypass section of the overall project is to be delivered as an advance contract, in tandem with all the other advance and enabling works contracts. This advance/enabling works contracts phase is being delivered as part of the overall Foynes to Limerick Road (Including Adare Bypass) Project, in line with the plans and particulars of the approved development. The environmental commitments and mitigation measures applicable to the approved development have been incorporated into the various contracts and are being implemented pursuant to the contracts.
The overall project is seen as an economic enabler for Limerick and Mid-West Region in general, central to this is the project’s role in the strategic development and expansion of Shannon Foynes Port. The Council is continuing to progress the remaining elements of the overall project and expects to make further announcements around this in the coming year.