LIMERICK Chamber has formally called for the immediate allocation of €2.2million in government funding from the Minister for Transport to advance the next stage of improvement works at the Mackey Roundabout.
In a letter to Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien and other local representatives, the Chamber emphasised the project’s critical importance for regional safety and economic development in Limerick and the wider region.
The Mackey Roundabout, located at the eastern gateway to Limerick City, serves as a major interchange connecting the M7, R445, R503, and Dublin Road, the Chamber pointed out.
It is a primary access point for the National Technology Park and the University of Limerick, serving thousands of commuters and businesses daily.
The Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Transport Strategy (LSMATS) identified the roundabout as one of four major congestion pinch points in the region. While initial work has been completed, the project requires further investment to proceed, the Chamber said.
“This €2.2million investment is essential to demonstrate the government’s commitment to supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure for Limerick’s growing population and business community,” said Chamber CEO Michelle Gallagher.
“Businesses are frustrated by transport delays that impact staff, customers, and logistics. Progressing the Mackey Roundabout improvements now would send a clear message that Limerick remains a priority for national transport investment.”
The upgrade is detailed in Measure RS5 of LSMATS, which commits to managing congestion and improving safety at the junction while providing a new direct transport link into the National Technology Park and the University of Limerick.