Limerick-based building group Roadbridge goes into receivership

Past projects by Roadbridge include the construction of the Limerick Tunnel and the new north runway at Dublin Airport

Past projects by Roadbridge include the construction of the Limerick Tunnel. Limerick Tunnel Toll Plaza. Picture: Dan Linehan

Limerick-based building group Roadbridge has said it will go into receivership, putting 630 direct jobs at risk.

Roadbridge requested its main creditor Bank of Ireland to appoint receivers to the company as it could no longer battle "insurmountable financial challenges".