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Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme

Public consultation on the scheme is open and runs until March 10 2025.

The proposed scheme which supports the rejuvenation of Cork’s Docklands is designed to enhance public amenities in the area, and to improve the connectivity of the South Docklands with the city centre across all modes of transportation, but with an emphasis on walking, cycling and public transport, and seeks to improve road safety in the area. The scheme also includes the development of high-quality public realm and streetscapes, in line with the ambitious Docklands redevelopment programme.

The measures proposed in the scheme include:

• Public realm improvements on Albert Quay East, Victoria Road, Albert Road, Marina Terrace etc.;
• Footpaths to be widened and repaved;
• Improved public lighting to be provided, and installation of new feature lighting;
• Introduction of a city centre-bound contra-flow bus lane on Victoria Road (North) and Albert Quay and an outbound bus lane on Albert Quay East & Victoria Road (North);
• Introduction of a two-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 and the Old Blackrock Road / Victoria Road junction;
• Introduction of a new residential access link between Marina Terrace and Rosefield Terrace;
• Kennedy Quay vehicular access from Albert Quay to be restricted with the primary vehicular access to Kennedy Quay to be from Marina Walk;
• Pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities will be provided at all junctions for the safety of vulnerable road users;
• Upgrading of all bus stops;
• Renewal of utility services, undergrounding of cables, etc.

View the plans and make your submissions on https://consult.corkcity.ie