Construction on the first of 12 planned BusConnects Core Bus Corridors in Dublin is scheduled to commence in September.

The Liffey Valley to City Centre route will be the first in the rollout of the city-wide transport infrastructure upgrade.

The corridor forms part of the larger BusConnects programme, which includes the delivery of 230km of dedicated bus lanes and 200km of segregated cycle tracks throughout Dublin. The project also involves a full redesign of the existing bus network to improve efficiency and capacity.

The Liffey Valley corridor has been approved by Government and will act as the starting point for further phases of work across the capital. Construction will involve extensive road and transport infrastructure works aimed at reducing travel times and supporting increased passenger volumes. Updated routes already in operation have reported a 40% rise in passenger usage.

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Fine Gael's Grace Boland TD, who is a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, said the green light given by Government to start the Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor will greatly benefit Dublin.

Deputy Boland said: "This is a significant step forwards delivering the kind of modern, reliable, and sustainable public transport system that communities across Dublin and the wider city urgently need. While this first corridor serves the west of the city, it marks the beginning of a wider transformation that will benefit all of Dublin."

Deputy Boland added: "This type of investments is not just about buses, it is about climate action, accessibility and economic opportunity. These bus routes will reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make it easier for people in Dublin to get to the city centre and beyond."

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