Supports delivery of improved transport connectivity with key urban areas in County Cork
Project to aid sustainable regional and national economic development
DALLAS, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by Cork County Council as technical advisor for the new M28 motorway linking the N40 South Ring Road to the Port of Cork in Ringaskiddy, in County Cork, Ireland. Jacobs' scope includes consultancy services during the design, construction and closeout phases of the project.
The proposed M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy motorway project is the upgrade of approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) of the N28 National Primary Route to help improve its safety, capacity and accessibility. Forming part of the Core Trans?European Transport Network, the Transport Infrastructure Ireland-funded scheme will enable the strategic development of the Port of Cork's facilities in Ringaskiddy, while also supporting the economic development of the area locally, regionally and nationally. The motorway is scheduled to be completed by 2030.
"Jacobs brings multi-disciplinary integration and delivery experience from a wide range of critical transportation infrastructure projects in Ireland and globally to support this project," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Kate Kenny. "We're focused on helping Cork County Council deliver an improved, user-centric, sustainable road network that connects communities more effectively, and drives important social and economic benefits in the region."
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