An aerial view of the link road between Coonagh and Cratloe Roundabouts, which is located next to a residential area. The image shows the pedestrian path, bus stops and cycle lane.
On Thursday, 2 April, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien TD officially opened the Moyross Link Road and the new dual carriageway connecting Cratloe Road Roundabout to Knockalisheen Road Roundabout.
This is the first phase in the delivery of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road, a €31m project comprising a 2.1km dual carriageway, with cycleways and footways on both sides; complementary improvement works to existing roads; utility diversions; sewer system improvements; and landscaping. When complete, the scheme will unlock significant economic and social opportunities for Moyross and the wider area.
ROD, in partnership with MRG Consulting Engineers, brought the scheme from initial constraints study through route selection and preliminary design to planning, detailed design and tender. An Environmental Impact Assessment and an Oral Hearing were required at the planning stage.
Construction commenced in late 2024, with Wills Bros Group as the main contractor. ROD is now supporting Limerick City and County Council by providing site supervision and contract administration during construction, close out and review.
Minister O'Brien described the project as "a clear example of how targeted infrastructure investment can act as a catalyst for wider regional development."
