Sarsfield Road to MTU Active Travel Route

Works Extent

Cork City Council intends to provide an Active Travel route to connect the Sarsfield Road with MTU.

Key benefits of the scheme include:

• Provide a safe coherent, comfortable and attractive walking and cycling route;
• Create an environment which will encourage modal shift to sustainable forms of transport for those living in the Wilton, Bishopstown and Togher areas;
• Enhance connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;
• Provide a safe and high-quality route for commuters, education users and leisure enthusiasts;
• Promote cycling and walking as leisure activities;
• Improve quality of life for residents in the area;
• Expand overall cycle network;
• Reduce traffic volumes on the road network.

Objective

The aim of the scheme is to provide a safe high-quality link for pedestrian and cyclists from Sarsfield Road, Togher, Lehenaghmore areas to MTU.  Providing this safe access will encourage the shift towards walking and cycling for those attending MTU.  The scheme measures approximately 3km in length.

Timeline

Cork City Council appointed a consultant led multi-disciplinary team to the scheme in Q3 2023 and the design of this infrastructure project in currently in progress. 

Construction is expected to commence in Q1 2025.

For further information please contact Brendan O'Leary, A/Senior Executive Engineer at email brendan_oleary@corkcity.ie