The N11/M11 Bus Priority Interim Scheme (N11/M11 BPIS) is progressing as a multi-authority project involving Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the National Transport Authority (NTA), Wicklow County Council (WCC) and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC).

Under a Section 85 Agreement, Wicklow County Council are acting as the Lead Local Authority and Sponsoring Agency of the project. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is acting as the Approving Authority. Kildare National Roads Office (KNRO) have been appointed to project manage the delivery of the scheme in accordance with the TII Project Management Guidelines (PMG).

The N11/M11 national road is the primary artery connecting Dublin to the southeast of the country and from its connection to the M50 Motorway, the N11/M11 route forms part of Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T) route E01, linking the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) to Rosslare Europort.

Following the publication of the Phase 2 Options Selection Report on 10th April 2025 (see www.n11m11bpis.ie), TII granted approval in June 2025 to progress the N11/M11 BPIS project from PMG Phase 2 to Phase 3.  A tendering process commenced for Technical Consultancy Services for Phase 3 and 4, with Ove Arup & Partners Ireland Ltd t/a Arup being appointed as Technical Advisors for these phases on 16th January 2026.

The contract was officially signed on Thursday 16th April on behalf of Wicklow County Council and Ove Arup & Partners Ireland Ltd t/a Arup.

Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr. Melanie Corrigan said: “This contract signing marks an important step forward in delivering improved public transport along the N11/M11. The scheme will play a vital role in enhancing connectivity between the Greater Dublin Area and the Southeast, supporting more sustainable and efficient travel for communities along the route.”

Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O’Gorman, commented that: “Wicklow County Council is pleased to formally appoint Arup as Technical Advisors for the next phases of this project. Working in partnership with TII, NTA and our local authority colleagues, Wicklow County Council is committed to progressing the scheme to deliver meaningful transport improvements to this key national route.”