Cork City Council is inviting public submissions ahead of a major road improvement project in the city centre.
The Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme aims to boost connectivity between the south docklands and Cork city centre. The project also aims to improve the public spaces along the reworked roads, as we’ve seen in other projects across Leeside.
The project includes upgrades to roads and bus stops, the introduction of new cycle infrastructure and several other improvements that will make life easier for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike.
You can find the full list of improvements the project aims to implement below.
- Introduction of a City Centre bound contra-flow bus lane on Victoria Road (North) and Albert Quay.
- Introduction of an outbound bus lane on Albert Quay East & Victoria Road (North).
- Introduction of a 2-way Cycle Track on Albert Quay and Victoria Road (North).
- Replacement of the Victoria Road / Centre Park Road Roundabout with a sustainable transport-focused traffic signal-controlled junction.
- Improvement and reconfiguration of Monahan Road / Victoria Road Junction.
- Enhancement of the Old Blackrock Road / Victoria Road Junction.
- Public realm improvements on Albert Quay East, Victoria Rd, Albert Rd, Marina Terrace etc.
- Kennedy Quay access from Albert Quay will be restricted. The primary access to Kennedy Quay will be from Marina Walk.
- Introduction of a new residential access link between Marina Terrace and Rosefield Terrace.
- Footpaths will be widened and repaved for the safety and convenience of pedestrians.
- Crossing facilities will be provided at all junctions for the safety of vulnerable road users.
- All bus stops will be upgraded.
- Public lighting will be renewed, and feature lighting provided.
- Utility services will be renewed, and spare capacity provided.
- Land acquisition will be required to facilitate aspects of the above work.
A habitat screening has already been carried out, and it’s believed the project will not disturb the local ecosystem.
The plans are available to view online and the public has been invited to review them. The plans are available here and you can make submissions to the council via their online portal.
Alternatively, the plans & particulars will be available for inspection or purchase on working days from Friday, December 20th, 2024, to Friday, February 21st, 2025, at the Reception Desk, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork.
The Closing date for all submissions is Monday 10th March 2025 at 4 pm.