The planned roll out of construction work for the Liffey Valley to City Centre BusConnects Scheme has been confirmed by National Transport Authority (NTA). The plans which are subject to potential changes comes after extensive planning with the contractor delivering the Scheme, GMC Group.
Commencing in December 2025 in Liffey Valley, the works will continue for around three years and due to conclude in early 2028.
The works have been planned to ensure that construction moves up and down the corridor to minimise and mitigate the impact of construction on the community.
Types of works will include but are not limited to road works (including road widening), installation of critical infrastructure, drainage upgrades, public lighting installation and improvements to the urban realm, including new landscaping. All planned works will be communicated in detail to impacted residents and stakeholders, with updates provided on this website www.liffeyvalleyscheme.ie.
You can see the planned rollout of upcoming works for the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme by clicking on the following link – Liffey Valley Scheme program of works.
For the full Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme plans can be viewed at this link, Liffey Valley Scheme drawings.
Aidan Gallagher, Head of BusConnects Dublin, Infrastructure said: “We have a clear path set forward for the construction of the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme, and although these plans are subject to change, should give the community comfort on the planning being done to ensure we are minimising the impact of construction.
“NTA is constantly engaging with GMC Group Limited to ensure that we are getting every plan in place ready for construction to begin in the coming months.
“BusConnects is a once in a generation investment into Dublin’s public transport and urban realm infrastructure, which will create jobs, improve access to public spaces and everyone’s day to day commute.”
BusConnects Dublin will deliver approximately 230 kilometres of dedicated bus lanes and 200 kilometres of cycling infrastructure along twelve key corridors, rolled out incrementally over the coming years.
The Liffey Valley Scheme begins at Fonthill Road and connecting to the new Liffey Valley Shopping Centre bus interchange. From there, it continues through Coldcut Road and Ballyfermot village, then along Sarsfield Road, Grattan Crescent, Emmet Road, Old Kilmainham, Mount Brown, James’s Street, Thomas Street and High Street, ultimately integrating with the existing city centre transport network.
Once complete, the Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor will improve the reliability and speed of bus services along the route through the provision of a total of 18.4km of bus priority in both directions. Passenger numbers are expected to rise by 58% on the route, supported by faster, more consistent journeys and a significant reduction in delays. Walking and cycling are also projected to increase by 45%, thanks to the inclusion of 13.3 kilometres of improved cycling infrastructure and enhanced pedestrian facilities.