Sisk and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd Joint Venture has been announced as the successful bidder for the construction of the Adare Bypass. Subject to the necessary approvals, it is programmed to have the contract awarded by the end of 2024.

In November 2023, the government announced its approval to advance the construction of the Adare Bypass to facilitate its delivery ahead of the Ryder Cup in Adare Manor in 2027.

The bypass will divert any unnecessary through traffic away from Adare and remove a significant point of congestion on the N21, improving the safety and quality of life for people living and working in the village and facilitating improvements to the urban realm.

Will Merriman, Managing Director, Sisk said: “We’re excited to announce that Sisk, in partnership with Sorensen, has secured the contract for the Adare Bypass. This long-awaited project, commissioned by Limerick City and County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will improve connectivity and benefit communities across the region. Alongside Sorensen, we look forward to delivering this important infrastructure project ahead of the Ryder Cup in 2027.”

John Wallace, Managing Director, Sorensen said: “We are delighted to have joined forces with Sisk in submitting the successful tender for the Adare Bypass. We look forward to working with our colleagues at Sisk in delivering this crucial infrastructural project on behalf of Limerick City and County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.”

Mayor of Limerick John Moran said: “Today’s announcement is significant. It is a priority of the Mayoral Programme to advance the Adare Bypass. To have it in place by the Autumn of 2027 remains very ambitious and would represent a significant achievement given the time remaining.

“Many risks to a successful outcome are outside the control of the Council. Limerick City and County Council will do everything it can to achieve this ambitious target but requires the goodwill and active cooperation of all agencies/stakeholders involved and/or affected by the project.”

Limerick City and County Council are continuing to work with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to deliver the bypass.

The bypass is one element of the Foynes to Limerick Road project which is a 35km road connecting Limerick City to the port of Foynes.

The overall project is seen as vital for the strategic development and expansion of Shannon Foynes Port, for West Limerick and the Mid-West Region in general.