Glanmire Roads Improvement Scheme - Hazelwood Junction (P5)

Works Extent

This Glanmire Roads Improvement 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.  Project P5 involves the upgrade of Hazelwood Junction and consists of:

• improved layout at the R639/Hazelwood Road Junction including signalisation;
• kerb realignments to increase the length of right turn lanes and improve pedestrian crossing facilities at the junction;
• provides greater cyclist provision at the junction.

Objectives

• 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 overall cycle network;
• Reduce traffic volumes on the road network.

Timeline

Start: Construction Commenced in October 2023

Finish: Constructing Ongoing

Please see section "Projects in Planning/Design Phase" for details of other projects within the scheme.

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