Skehard Road Renewal Project - Phase 3

Works Extent

This is a continuation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects along Skehard Road and will conclude the renewal works in upgrading the length of Skehard Road between Church Road and Mahon Link Road, including a junction upgrade at Bessboro Road Junction.  The total scheme length along Skehard Road is 620m - not including works on Bessboro Road and the Oakdene access.

Objectives

• Enhanced facilities for all modes especially pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users;
• Improved pedestrian facilities along and between desire lines within the project area;
• Provision of cycle facilities in accordance with the network identified in Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Study and the Cork Cycle Network Study;
• Expansion of the existing bus lane infrastructure including bus priority control measures to improve current bus journey times and reliability.

Timeline

Start: December 2020.

Finish: December 2021.

For further information please contact Niamh O'Brien, Senior Executive Engineer at email niamh_obrien@corkcity.ie