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Cork City Council launches public consultation on Cork Northern Distributor Multi Modal Road Emerging Preferred Route

27/02/2025

Image shows an indicative view of the CNDMR in an urban area.

Cork City Council, in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport, is inviting members of the public to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the Emerging Preferred Route for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road (CNDMR). The consultation launches today, Thursday 27 February and runs until Thursday 10 April.

The proposed new road is 14 kilometres long, from the Carrigrohane Road at its western end to Glanmire in the east, crossing the northern side of Cork City via Hollyhill, Dublin Hill and Banduff.

The CNDMR will provide safe, dedicated infrastructure for active travel (walking and cycling), public transport and general traffic. It will improve journey times for all road users and improve access to areas of employment. It will also unlock zoned land on the north side of Cork City for future residential and commercial development, enhancing the attractiveness of the area for investment. It is a key element to delivering the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), which was published in 2020 and identified the need for this east-west route on the north side of Cork City.

Welcoming the launch of the public consultation, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle said:

“I’m delighted that the Cork Northern Distributor Emerging Preferred Route has been published and is now out for consultation. This project is crucial for improving sustainable transport options across Cork City, prioritising non-car-based transport modes. It will bring greater connectivity to both existing and new communities in this part of the city and beyond. I would encourage as many people as possible to look at the plans and make their views known.”

Chief Executive of Cork City Council Valerie O’Sullivan said:

“The Cork Northern Distributor Road is a “critical enabler” to improve the quality of life for those living and working in our city. It will ease the movement of people and trade across the city and unlock opportunities for further investment. The public consultation process is a significant milestone in the delivery of the scheme, which will bring benefits to our city not only in terms of transportation improvement, but also enabling Cork to deliver its growth targets in terms of population, employment and sustainability”

Cork City Council will be engaging with landowners and residents on the route and in the route’s vicinity. As part of the consultation, Cork City Council will be holding four public information open days, where members of the public can view the proposed route and speak to members of the project team. The open days will take place on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 5 March 2025 at Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Tivoli from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025 at The Maldron Hotel, John Redmond Street, Shandon from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday 21 March 2025 at Blackpool Shopping Centre, Blackpool from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday 25 March 2025 at City Hall, Anglesea Street from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Plans and a route map can also be viewed on www.cndmrpublicconsultation.ie and members of the public are invited to make submissions either via this website, in person at the public open days, or in writing to:

CNDMR Public Consultation, Infrastructure Development Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, T12 T997.

The consultation period runs until 5 p.m. on 10 April 2025.

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