Wicklow N11/M11 upgrade to be considered as part National Development Plan review
However, in 2022, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) confirmed that no grant had been allocated to Wicklow County Council to move ahead with design plans, after around €3 million had been spent on the development of the scheme.
In March 2025 Taoiseach Michael Martin confirmed to Wicklow TD John Brady the NPD review is due to be published in July with roads being a major part of the plan.
'We are conscious of the serious congestion issues and delays for people on the N11. We will also be investing in public transport, which is very important for the future sustainability of transport.
'There will be a parallel approach comprising roads, public transport and active travel.' he added.
In a further update in June, Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien confirmed the project is at the options selection phase.
'While no funding was provided to the N11/M11 Junction 4 to Junction 14 project for 2025, the Bus Priority Interim Scheme between Loughlinstown Roundabout and Junction 9 received an allocation of €1.45 million from TII for 2025.'
There has been widespread opposition against the scheme which will see the closure of the Herbert Road junction in Bray to make way for a bus corridor.
Locals have been protesting regularly at the junction, with Tánaiste Simon Harris set to meet officials soon.
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