TII secures O’Connell site to advance MetroLink

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has taken a significant step in advancing the MetroLink project by acquiring a crucial site spanning approximately 200 metres along O’Connell Street in Dublin’s North Inner City. This acquisition places a strategically important area under public ownership, enabling coordinated management to support both construction and future development planning for MetroLink.

The Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, praised the acquisition, highlighting MetroLink’s potential to stimulate housing growth along the route and alleviate congestion across Dublin. He emphasised the transformative vision for the city, where public spaces will be reimagined and improved. Lorcan O’Connor, CEO of TII, described the site purchase as more than a transport initiative, recognising the collaboration with Hammerson and key state agencies such as the Dublin City Centre Taskforce, OPW, Land Development Agency, and Dublin City Council in shaping Dublin’s revitalisation.

Anne Shaw, CEO of the National Transport Authority, welcomed this milestone as a catalyst for urban renewal, while MetroLink Interim Programme Director Michael Flynn spoke about the opportunity to enhance connectivity and accessibility through this development. The MetroLink station at O’Connell Street will integrate seamlessly with Luas and bus services, aiming to handle around 53 million passenger journeys annually upon opening. Construction at this site alone is expected to employ up to 1,000 workers across various phases, contributing to an estimated 8,000 direct construction jobs and 2,750 indirect jobs each year throughout the wider project. For further details, contact Eoin Murphy, MetroLink Director of Communications. Additional visuals and site maps are available on the official MetroLink website.