In Dublin, the major infrastructure element of the NTA’s BusConnects Programme comprises 12 Core Bus Corridor Schemes. The aim of the Core Bus Corridor Schemes is to provide over 200 km of enhanced walking, cycling, and bus infrastructure on key access corridors in the Dublin region, which will enable and deliver efficient, safe, and integrated sustainable transport movement along these corridors.
Current Status – 12 Core Bus Corridor Schemes
The NTA applied to An Bord Pleanála, for approval in relation to planned developments for the construction of all 12 Dublin Schemes. The National Transport Authority (NTA) have received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre, the Liffey Valley to City Centre and the Clongriffin to City Centre Schemes.
To minimise disruption to the city, it is planned to stagger the delivery of the schemes with no more than 4 schemes being delivered concurrently. The schemes range in estimated cost expenditures from €75m to €300m depending on their length, scope and level of complexity. A map of the 12 schemes can be viewed below.
Current Timeline
The Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre scheme, the Liffey Valley to City Centre scheme and the Clongriffin to City Centre scheme have been confirmed by An Bord Pleanála. The remaining schemes are subject to an ongoing statutory application process and we are unable at this time to specify a works commencement or completion date.
The Environmental Impact Assessment Report for each Scheme, Chapter 5; Construction, provides an overview of construction timelines once the construction commences. This can be found on each of the schemes websites, links to the 12 websites are on each of the scheme pages which can be accessed by clicking on the down arrow beside the “12 Core Bus Corridor Schemes” tab above.