The Core Bus Corridors’ (CBC) Project involves the development of continuous bus priority infrastructure and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities on key radial corridors across the Dublin region. Its objectives are:
Enhance the capacity and potential of the public transport system by improving bus speeds, reliability, and punctuality through the provision of bus lanes and other measures to provide priority to bus movements over general traffic movements.
- Enhance the potential for cycling by providing safe infrastructure for cycling, segregated from general traffic wherever practicable.
- Support the delivery of an efficient, low carbon and climate resilient public transport service, which supports the achievement of Ireland’s emissions reduction targets.
- Enable compact growth, regeneration opportunities and more effective use of land in Dublin, for present and future generations, through the provision of safe and efficient sustainable transport networks.
- Improve accessibility to jobs, education and other social and economic opportunities through the provision of improved sustainable connectivity and integration with other public transport services.
- Ensure that the public realm is carefully considered in the design and development of transport infrastructure and seek to enhance key urban focal points where appropriate and feasible.
The CBC project encompasses the delivery of approximately 230 kilometres of dedicated bus lanes and 200 kilometres of cycle tracks in 12 separate schemes across five local authority areas, as shown in the map below:
Progress Update
With the approval of the Kimmage to City Centre scheme on 28 May 2025, all 12 CBC schemes under BusConnects Dublin have now received planning consent from An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP), formerly An Bord Pleanála (ABP), including the associated compulsory purchase orders. This represents a significant milestone in the BusConnects Programme delivery of the 12 CBC schemes. It is noted that some schemes are subject to judicial review.
To support the efficient rollout of CBC schemes, the NTA has established a new framework agreement for construction contractors. This framework is designed to streamline procurement, enable faster mobilisation and ensure greater consistency in delivery. It also facilitates the transfer of knowledge and best practices across the BusConnects Dublin Programme, enhancing overall project outcomes. The framework is made up of six highly experienced construction companies; John Graham Construction Limited, John Sisk & Son, Farrans Construction, Will Bros Limited, GMC Group Limited, Jons Civil Engineering and Clonmel Enterprises Limited (Joint Venture).
The focus of activity has now moved to the construction stage for Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme. In addition to the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme, two other CBC schemes have progressed to new stages. The construction contract for the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Scheme was awarded in December 2025, with construction on site anticipated to commence in 2026. Construction of the Clongriffin to City Centre Scheme, is expected to be brought to procurement during 2026, reflecting continued momentum in the development of Dublin’s transport network.
The construction of the corridors will be delivered on a phased basis in order to reduce the traffic impacts that could arise. Given the traffic management requirements during construction, it is considered that a maximum of four corridors can be built concurrently.
The latest progress report is available at the following link – BusConnects Programme Progress Report December 2025.
Liffey Valley Bus Plaza
As part of BusConnects Dublin’s infrastructural works, Liffey Valley Bus Plaza opened in February 2023, providing high quality facilities to support bus services leading from the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and serving the surrounding areas and city centre. Click on the following link for more information on the Bus Plaza – A new €20m Bus Plaza opens at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Core Bus Corridor Scheme Visualisations
To view the visualisations for the Liffey Valley to City Centre and the Ballymun/Finglas to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Schemes click on the videos below.
Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme Visualisation
Ballmun/Finglas to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme