Planning/Design Phase
Works Extent
This scheme involves a suite of projects to improve the accessibility, sustainability, capacity and safety of the transport network in the Glanmire, Riverstown and Sallybrook areas. Cork City Council intends on delivering the projects that have obtained Part 8 Planning Approval and secured funding, these include:-
- Project 1 - Church Hill Junction
- Project 3 - Glanmire Bridge/Village
- Project 4 - Riverstown Junction
- Project 5 - Signalised Junction Glanmire Road/Hazelwood Road
- Project 6 - Signalised Junction Riverstown Road/East Cliff Road
- Project 8 - New Link Road (L3010 to Hazelwood Road)
- Project 9a - L2998 Upgrade of Dunkettle Road North (Glanmire bridge to Woodville)
- Project 9b - L2998 Upgrade of Dunkettle Road South (Woodville to Dunkettle)
- Project 14 - Footway Improvements Fernwood to Riverstown, and
- Project 15 - Glanmire & Rivertstown Greenway
Objectives
The key aims are to:
- Improve the local road network as it is congested, substandard in places and has poor connectivity;
- Provide a sustainable alternative route for commuters, school and leisure users;
- Encourage a greater use of cycling for trips to work, school, recreation and leisure;
- Improve quality of life for residents and businesses in the area;
- Enhance connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;
- Expand over cycle network;
- Reduce traffic volume on the road network.
Timelines
- Tenders were received for Contract 1 comprising Project 1, Project 3 and Project 9a. Construction works commenced in February 2022. Substantial completion for the works was achieved in Q1 2023.
- Project 5 - Signalised Junction Glanmire Road/Hazelwood Road has been incorporated into the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme and is currently under construction.
- Tenders were received for Contract 2 comprising Project 4, Project 6, Project 8, Project 9B and elements of Project 14 & 15. Construction works commenced in May 2025.
- Detail Design is underway for the remaining element of the P15 Glanmire Greenway and is due to be advertised for construction in Q3 2025.
For further information please contact Grainne Morgan, Senior Executive Engineer at email grainne_morgan@corkcity.ie
