Tenders Sought For N5 Bypass Scheme

Tenders are currently being sought for the appointment of a design and build contractor to undertake work on the N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass scheme. The contract shall comprise the design, execution and completion of the N5 Ballaghaderreen Bypass Road project, including without limitation the provision of:

• approximately 13.6km of standard single carriageway National Primary road
• approximately 8.6km of accommodation roads
• seven bridge structures including one river bridge, five road bridges and one accommodation structure
• realignment of regional and local roads impacted by the project including tie-in to the existing local and regional road network (total length approx. 8.8km including all tie-ins)
• various accommodation Works
• various drainage Works including the provision of culverts, attenuation and treatment measures as required
• various landscape, environmental and mitigation measures
• various fencing and safety barrier Works
• various earthworks Works
• various road marking, signing and lighting Works
• various works including diversion of the assets of various Authorities, Utilities and Services Providers

A contractor is expected to be appointed in Q1 2012. Work on the overall scheme is expected to commence in Q2 2012 and is expected to take in the region of 24 months to complete.


For further information and contact details see: www.cisireland.com

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