N6 Highway
Contributing to the regional development of Ireland
Shared Value
Value for society
The higway contributes to the regional development, improves an important TEN-T road route between Dublin and Galway, relieve congestion from some towns. The project gave priority to preserving the landscape and protecting the environment: a total of 48 wildlife crossings were built.
Value for shareholders
Guaranteed viability of the highway thanks to sustained traffic growth.
Value for people
The motorway lead to socio-economic benefits to the region: improve journey times, reduce accident rates and have some positive environmental and health effects as a result of removing traffic from towns and villages on the existing road N6.
Characteristics
Client
National Roads Authority of Ireland
Concession Dates
April 2007 - April 2037
Remuneration Scheme
Direct toll
Phase
Operation
N6 Highway
N6 Highway is a public-private partnership project that includes the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of a toll highway. This 56 km highway has two lanes per direction and connects Dublin with Galway. The highway has a free flow toll system. The road, which is a key component of Ireland's National Development Plan, is one of the country's largest civil engineering projects
MILLION € INVESTMENT
STAKE
KILOMETERS
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