Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian & Cycle Route Phase 4

Works Extent

The scheme was initiated by Cork County Council who advanced the preliminary design and obtained Part 8 Planning approval in 2019.  Cork City Council assumed responsibility for the scheme following the Cork City boundary extension mid 2019.  Phase 4 involves the construction of circa 2.1km of 4m wide pedestrian and cycle path connecting the recently completed Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian and Cycle Track Phases 2 & 3 with Maryborough Hill and proposed new residential developments along the route.  Construction of Phase 4A commenced in August 2023 with completion anticipated in late Q1 2024.  This phase has also incorporated the recently approved Section 38 comprising of the linkage between Maryborough Woods and the pumping station site in Berkeley.

Phase 4B is currently at the final stages of Detailed Design and Construction is anticipated in 2024.

Objectives

This project aims to:

• Enhance connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;
• Provide a safe and direct off road route for commuters, school and leisure users;
• Create an environment which will encourage modal shift to sustainable forms of transport;
• Improve quality of life for residents in the area;
• Expand overall cycle network;
• Reduce traffic volumes on the road network.

Timelines

Start: Engineering Consultant appointed Oct 2020 to progress the Detailed Design and delivery of Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian and Cycle Route Phase 4.

Finish: Construction of Phase 4A has an anticipated completion date of late Q1 2024.  Detailed Design for Phase 4B is being finalised and is currently under review.

For further information please contact Grainne Morgan, A/Senior Executive Engineer at email grainne_morgan@corkcity.ie

Site location - Ballybrack Valley Pedestrian & Cycle Track Phase 4A