BAM has been awarded the €206 million construction contract for the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway project.

Cork County Council officially signed the construction contract, which forms part of the total €456 million project budget, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of this nationally important infrastructure project.

The overall investment includes land acquisition, advance works, and the development of relief roads. BAM will undertake the delivery of 11km of mainline motorway, running from the Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely. Construction works are scheduled to commence in the coming months, with completion targeted for summer 2028.

Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director, BAM Ireland said: "This is a transformative project that will enhance regional connectivity, support economic growth, and strengthen Ireland's role within the European transport network. We are proud to partner with Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to deliver this landmark investment in Ireland's transport future. The project reflects our continued commitment to building sustainable, future-ready infrastructure that serves communities and commerce alike."

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This strategic motorway scheme is funded by the Department of Transport through Transport Infrastructure Ireland. It will play a crucial role in supporting the development of the Port of Cork's deep-water facilities at Ringaskiddy, enabling the relocation of port operations from Tivoli. The M28 will also enhance regional accessibility, improving transport efficiency and safety for both commercial and commuter traffic.

The contract signing took place on Friday, May 23, at Cork County Hall and was attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: "This is an important milestone for Cork and Ireland with the construction of this transformative road upgrade now underway. The M28 is a key component of Project Ireland 2040. It will strengthen Ireland's integration with European ports and trade corridors, supporting national competitiveness and connectivity."

Works are already underway on the 1.5km Ringaskiddy Relief Road, being delivered by Sorensen Civil Engineering, to support interim access to the port area.

Further updates on the progress of the M28 Motorway and other related infrastructure developments in Cork County can be found on the Cork RDO website.