AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by BAM to deliver comprehensive design services for Cork County Council’s M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme.

The three-year role will see AtkinsRéalis responsible for all multi-disciplinary detailed design services and provide on-site monitoring during construction of the 11km motorway from Bloomfield Interchange to Barnahely, east of Carrigaline.

AtkinsRéalis will help deliver low carbon design and construction to the scheme, which is one of the first major infrastructure projects in Ireland to require a construction stage Climate Change Plan.

Martina Finn, managing director of AtkinsRéalis Ireland, said: “The M28 is one of Ireland’s most significant infrastructure developments that will enhance connectivity with the Port of Cork, a critical international gateway, and the wider region, while improving journey times and safety for County Cork.

“It’s also an opportunity to apply new digital design practices reduce carbon during construction and across the asset lifecycle, demonstrating how major infrastructure can be delivered sustainably.”

The project involves extensive digital information management requirements for both design and construction phases.

The €181m design and build contract, awarded to BAM by Cork County Council, forms part of a broader €456m investment in the M28 funded by the Department of Transport through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

As a designated part of the Core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), the M28 will support the ongoing development of the Port of Cork's deep-water facilities in Ringaskiddy while enhancing regional connectivity and reducing travel times for both commercial and commuter traffic.

The appointment builds on AtkinsRéalis’ proven track record of delivering large-scale design and build national road projects in Ireland, including the M7 Naas Newbridge Bypass Upgrade and M50 Upgrade PPP Scheme.

The company has also delivered numerous road projects for Cork County Council over many years, including the N40 TEN-T Improvements and Carrigaline Western Relief Road. AtkinsRéalis’ other major transport projects in Ireland include the DART+ West and South West projects for Irish Rail and the MetroLink Advanced Works for Transport Infrastructure Ireland.