N7 Limerick Southern Ring Phase II (Limerick Tunnel Scheme)

This project was included in the Government announcement of pilot projects on 1st June 1999. A study undertaken in 1987 identified several routes south and west of Limerick connecting the Dublin Road, N7 to the Ennis Road - N18. Phase I of this scheme proceeding south and west from the N7 and joining the Cork Road N20/21 at Rossbrien was completed in May 2004 through a separate contract. Phase II continues west and north to the N18. The project comprises of approximately 10 km of standard dual carriageway and incorporates a tunnel under the River Shannon.