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Ballyvolane Strategic Transport Corridor

Ballyhooly Rd View To North Ring Web
Under Construction
Photomontage of Ballyhooly Road due south to North Ring Road junction

Works Extent

This project involves improving and upgrading Ballyhooly Road from North Ring Road junction to Fox & Hounds junction and onwards to Mervue Lawn and also along Ballyvolane Road from North Ring Road to Banduff Road.

The works will improve accessibility, sustainability, capacity and safety of the transport network and include:

  • Widening and realignment of the existing roadway;
  • Provision of new, upgraded, and safer crossings throughout the scheme;
  • Realignment of junctions for greater visibility and safety;
  • Construction of new bus lanes, footpaths, and cycle lanes;
  • Installation of traffic calming measures, upgraded road markings and signage, new energy efficient public lighting;
  • New landscaping with tree & hedge planting

Objectives

  • Enhanced facilities for all road users, particularly those using public transport, walking, and cycling;
  • Improved connectivity from Ballyvolane to the city centre and the wider city;
  • Improved bus journey times;
  • Easing of traffic congestion and road safety issues at this location;
  • Infrastructural support for the planned large scale residential development and lands zoned for housing in Ballyvolane;
  • Safer facilities for vulnerable road users.

Zone 1 - Ballyhooly Road (North Ring Road to Fox and Hounds Junction)

Ballyvolane Ballyhooly Road at North Ring Junction

Zone 2 - Ballyhooly Road (North of Fox & Hounds)

Ballyvolane Strategic Transport Corridor image of Ballyhooly Road near Kempton Park

Zone 3 – Ballyvolane Road (Clonard to Fox and Hounds Junction)

Ballyvolane Strategic Transport Corridor Ballyvolane Road

Zone 4 – Banduff Road/Rathcooney Road

Banduff-Rathcooney Road

Timelines

Zone 1: Ballyhooly Road (North Ring Road Junction to Fox & Hounds)

Complete in April ‘26

Zone 2: Ballyhooly Road (North of Fox & Hounds)

Start April – Complete in Nov ‘26

Zone 3: Ballyvolane Road & North Ring Road Tie-In

Complete in Aug ‘26

Zone 4: Banduff Road/Rathcooney Road

Complete in May ‘26

For further information please contact Bríd Ní Leidhin, Senior Executive Engineer at email brid_nileidhin@corkcity.ie