N7 Limerick Tunnel (LSRR Phase 2)
| Local Authority: | Limerick County Council |
| Start County: | Limerick |
| End County: | Clare |
| Description: | The Limerick Southern Ring Road Phase II project, incorporating a fourth crossing of the River Shannon, involved a tunnel crossing of approximately 900 m in length, linking the townland of Coonagh on the northern bank, with the townland of Bunlicky on the southern bank of the Shannon. The scheme involved the construction of 9.75 km of new dual carriageway, along with associated link roads and side roads, linking the N7 Limerick Southern Ring Road Phase 1 and N20 Cork Road in the area of Rossbrien with the N18 Ennis Road near the Radisson and Two Mile Inn hotels. Construction commenced on site in August 2006 by Direct Route (Limerick) Ltd. The scheme was officially opened by An Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen, T.D., on 27th August 2010.
This project has been funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan and Transport 21. This project has been delivered through the Authority’s PPP mechanism. |
| Mainline Length (km): | 9.75 |
| Contractor: | Direct Route (Limerick) Ltd |
| Current Project Phase: | Complete |