Update issued on plans for bus linking Limerick city to Condell Road

THE NATIONAL Transport Authority (NTA) has cast doubt on the introduction of a new bus service along Condell Road until BusConnects is implemented.

The much-delayed revamp of Limerick’s public transport system was meant to be introduced last year, but was then delayed until 2027.

The latest indication is now it may not be until 2028 when it’s brought into Limerick.

Metropolitan councillors have called for a bus route to serve Condell Road, which is home to three new housing estates.

They wrote to the transport authority in July, urging the route to be introduced ahead of BusConnects.

However, Jeremy Ryan, the director of public transport services has written back to say it’s “unlikely” this will happen due to a lack of funding.

When BusConnects is rolled out, he added it’s anticipated Condell Road will be serviced by route number 12, linking it to Colbert Station.