See the latest news and updates regarding the construction of the Liffey Valley Scheme.
What’s happening? Construction works for the BusConnects Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme commenced in May 2026 at Liffey Valley, along Fonthill Road and Bothar an Life. Since then, works have also been ongoing in Ballyfermot and have commenced in the City Centre along James’s Street, Dublin 8. We are now progressing works to Coldcut […]
What’s happening? Construction works for the BusConnects Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme commenced in May 2026 at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and will continue along Fonthill Road and Bóthar an Life until the end of Q4 2026. The next section of works is expected to commence in late August 2026 along […]
The next section of construction works will commence on Ballyfermot Road, beginning inbound after Kylemore Roundabout, continuing past the junction of Garryowen Road. This section of works will be carried out in four phases. Works will include removing the existing traffic island before temporarily narrowing the carriageway to create a safe working area. These works […]
A further section of construction works are due to begin over the coming weeks from R833 St. Laurence’s Road to beyond Landen Road. Works will include general upgrades and the construction of a temporary access ramp at Longmeadows Pitch and Putt and Sons of Divine Providence, along with two retaining walls. To facilitate these works, […]
Site investigation works for the BusConnects Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme are now complete, and the project is moving into the construction phase. Initial works will begin at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and will take place adjacent to the retail park between McDonald’s and B&Q along L1040. Construction will be carried out on both […]
We are pleased to announce the rollout of the BusConnects STEM Schools’ Education Programme, which began in April with visits to St Gabriel’s and St Raphael’s Primary Schools. Both schools are located in the Ballyfermot area, a key part of the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme. The BusConnects STEM Schools’ Education Programme is an […]
Since 2021, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has partnered with the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to publish a collection of reports known as the Walking and Cycling Index. The latest report has been launched across Ireland’s five major metropolitan areas (Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford) and offers real data and practical case studies on […]
Site investigation works for the detailed design phase for BusConnects Dublin continue for both the Liffey Valley to City Centre and Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre schemes ahead of the main construction phase.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) announced in February that passenger numbers across the network grew by 6% in 2025, with a total of 363.5 million journeys made throughout the year. With 164 million passenger journeys recorded in 2025, Dublin Bus remained the backbone of public transport in the capital. Go‑Ahead Ireland services also experienced strong […]
The BusConnects Dublin team will host a series of Public Information Events this February as part of preparations for upcoming site investigations along the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme. These events will offer local communities an opportunity to meet directly with members of the project team and learn more about the works […]
Another milestone for BusConnects Dublin infrastructure!
With growing demand for sustainable transport, BusConnects is a vital response to climate goals, urban development and the need for a more connected and accessible Dublin.
Commencing in December 2025 in Liffey Valley, the works will continue for around three years and due to conclude in early 2028.
The interview highlighted progress on the Liffey Valley to City Centre scheme, the first of twelve corridors to move into construction.
Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor to begin construction in September, panel of six contractors to tender for future BusConnects schemes also confirmed.
Tosóidh tógáil ar Chroíchonaire Bus Ghleann na Life go Lár na Cathrach i Meán Fómhair.
Passenger boardings in areas of Dublin where the new BusConnects network has been implemented are up 40% compared to the rest of the network according to a report published today by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The figures were included in the BusConnects Dublin Progress Report, March 2025, a bi-annual report produced for the Oireachtas […]
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