The Contracting Authority intends to seek tenders to complete the remaining sections of the Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass) (the Project). The Project is being procured under multiple contracts with the Adare Bypass and the Adare to Attyflin sections currently under construction. It is the intention to advertise a tender for the construction of the section of the Project between the Croagh Junction, which is currently under construction as part of the Adare Bypass Contract, and the Rathkeale Junction (where the Project ties back into the existing N21) in late November 2026. It is planned that a tender to construct the remaining section of the Project between the Rathkeale Junction and Foynes will be advertised in the second half of 2027. The completion of this section will mark the completion of all road infrastructure associated with the Project. The proposed Project is 35km in length and will provide a motorway upgrade from Attyflin to Rathkeale in addition to connecting the port of Foynes to the motorway network. The Design and Construction of the proposed Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass) will comprise approx. 15.6km of Type 2 Divided Protected Road connecting from Foynes to Rathkeale (Section A & C), approx. 1.9km of Type 1 Single Carriageway connecting from Askeaton to Ballyclogh (Section B), approx. 17.5km of Motorway connecting from Rathkeale to the existing motorway network at Attyflin (Section D) as well as a HGV Rest Area adjacent to Foynes Port. The project also involves the construction of new junctions, realignment of existing roads (National, Regional & Local) and all associated works including but not limited to; multiple new river bridges, sideroad overbridges/underbridges, farm underpasses, culverts, extensive earthworks, drainage, attenuation ponds and wetlands, accommodation works and private accesses, utility diversions including diversion of electricity, gas, communications and water, ITS provision and traffic management. Various enabling works contracts have been completed or are ongoing including the construction of 3 railway bridges, utility diversions including 2 no. high-pressure gas main diversions at Rinculla and Croagh, ESB network alterations (HV/MV/LV), Uisce Éireann & Eir diversions, site clearance, fencing, surveys & investigations including archaeological slit trenching, Ground Investigations, Topographical Surveys and Underground Utility Surveys. Construction of the 7km Adare Bypass (part of Section D) commenced in January 2025 and construction of the 3.5km Adare to Attyflin section (also part of Section D) commenced in June 2026. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report and other planning documents associated with the Project can be found at the following link: https://www.foyneslimerick.ie Anticipated Procedure Type: Open Tender Procedure. Anticipated Award Criteria: Pass in respect of all criteria in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaires; Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The assessment of the MEAT will be made on the basis of quality and price. Anticipated Key Dates: *** Estimated period for publication of Contract Notice(s) - Late November 2026 for the Croagh to Rathkeale section and September 2027 for the Rathkeale to Foynes section of the Project. *** Full Project Completion - 2030. Please note that these works cannot proceed to Tender and Construction until they pass through Gate 3 of the Dept. of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation. Link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-public-expenditure-infrastructure-public-service-reform-and-digitalisation/collections/infrastructure-guidelines/ This Procurement Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for information only. Economic Operators are encouraged to register their interest in tendering for the Contract(s) by email to procurement@midwestroads.ie. Economic Operators who have not registered their interest will not be precluded from submitting a tender.

Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass)

The Contracting Authority intends to seek tenders to complete the remaining sections of the Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass) (the Project). The Project is being procured under multiple contracts with the Adare Bypass and the Adare to Attyflin sections currently under construction. It is the intention to advertise a tender for the construction of the section of the Project between the Croagh Junction, which is currently under construction as part of the Adare Bypass Contract, and the Rathkeale Junction (where the Project ties back into the existing N21) in late November 2026. It is planned that a tender to construct the remaining section of the Project between the Rathkeale Junction and Foynes will be advertised in the second half of 2027. The completion of this section will mark the completion of all road infrastructure associated with the Project. The proposed Project is 35km in length and will provide a motorway upgrade from Attyflin to Rathkeale in addition to connecting the port of Foynes to the motorway network. The Design and Construction of the proposed Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass) will comprise approx. 15.6km of Type 2 Divided Protected Road connecting from Foynes to Rathkeale (Section A & C), approx. 1.9km of Type 1 Single Carriageway connecting from Askeaton to Ballyclogh (Section B), approx. 17.5km of Motorway connecting from Rathkeale to the existing motorway network at Attyflin (Section D) as well as a HGV Rest Area adjacent to Foynes Port. The project also involves the construction of new junctions, realignment of existing roads (National, Regional & Local) and all associated works including but not limited to; multiple new river bridges, sideroad overbridges/underbridges, farm underpasses, culverts, extensive earthworks, drainage, attenuation ponds and wetlands, accommodation works and private accesses, utility diversions including diversion of electricity, gas, communications and water, ITS provision and traffic management. Various enabling works contracts have been completed or are ongoing including the construction of 3 railway bridges, utility diversions including 2 no. high-pressure gas main diversions at Rinculla and Croagh, ESB network alterations (HV/MV/LV), Uisce Éireann & Eir diversions, site clearance, fencing, surveys & investigations including archaeological slit trenching, Ground Investigations, Topographical Surveys and Underground Utility Surveys. Construction of the 7km Adare Bypass (part of Section D) commenced in January 2025 and construction of the 3.5km Adare to Attyflin section (also part of Section D) commenced in June 2026. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report and other planning documents associated with the Project can be found at the following link: https://www.foyneslimerick.ie Anticipated Procedure Type: Open Tender Procedure. Anticipated Award Criteria: Pass in respect of all criteria in the Suitability Assessment Questionnaires; Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The assessment of the MEAT will be made on the basis of quality and price. Anticipated Key Dates: *** Estimated period for publication of Contract Notice(s) – Late November 2026 for the Croagh to Rathkeale section and September 2027 for the Rathkeale to Foynes section of the Project. *** Full Project Completion – 2030. Please note that these works cannot proceed to Tender and Construction until they pass through Gate 3 of the Dept. of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, Infrastructure Guidelines. Link: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-public-expenditure-infrastructure-public-service-reform-and-digitalisation/collections/infrastructure-guidelines/ This Procurement Prior Information Notice (PIN) is for information only. Economic Operators are encouraged to register their interest in tendering for the Contract(s) by email to procurement@midwestroads.ie. Economic Operators who have not registered their interest will not be precluded from submitting a tender.