The Government has agreed to accelerate the building of the Adare bypass in order to have the road completed in time for the Ryder Cup in 2027.
There will be a State investment of €150 million to deliver the 7km bypass which will remove unnecessary traffic from Adare town.
It will also eliminate a major regional congestion point on the national road network.
The bypass is one element of the Limerick to Foynes Project which is a 33 kilometre road connecting Limerick to the port of Foynes.
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said: "This is a major infrastructural project of strategic importance to Limerick and our national road network. Once complete, Adare will see huge benefits.
"There will be less congestion and noise, air quality will be better, it will be easier for people to get in and out of their own town, it will be much safer and there will be improvements to green areas and shared spaces, making it an even more attractive town to live and work in."
Welcoming the announcement, Minister of State Jack Chambers said: "The Adare Bypass represents an important investment in the road network and today Government is signaling support for delivery of the bypass ahead of September 2027."
