Limerick's O'Connell Street works to go ahead despite level 5 restrictions

The project involves the reconstruction of Limerick’s main street to expand pedestrian facilities and provide dedicated cycling and public transport infrastructure

A reimagining of what Limerick's O'Connell Street could look like. 

Construction work on the €9.1m revitalisation of Limerick's O’Connell Street is to proceed despite level 5 restrictions following a review of "critical transport infrastructure projects" in the city.

On-site works had been due to start in January but had been halted due to Covid-19 restrictions.