Updated 9 September 2022
From Tuesday 9th August, new permanent changes for northbound traffic in the City Centre will come into effect. Click here for further details and to view a video outlining these changes.
Works have begun on Merchant’s Quay. Works include the re-alignment of the existing traffic lanes, the construction of a two way cycle track, upgrading of footpaths and amendments to the traffic signals.
Please note that right turn restrictions from Merchant’s Quay onto St Patrick’s Bridge are in place.
Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Traffic restrictions and pedestrian diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Works have commenced on Lavitt’s Quay. Works include the re-alignment of the existing traffic lanes, Upgrade of footpaths and pedestrian crossings and amendments to the traffic signals as well as the construction of loading bays and set down area in front of Cork Opera House.
Please note that right turn restrictions from Lavitt’s Quay onto St Patricks Bridge are now in place.
Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Traffic restrictions and pedestrian diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Works have commenced on Camden Quay. Works include the provision of a new 2 way cycle track along Camden Quay. Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed.
To facilitate the works the contra flow bus lane will be permanently removed from Camden Quay from the 11th of July. New Bus Stops will be in operation on Mulgrave Road.
On completion of the works, Camden Quay two way cycle track will link up to the two way cycle track on Popes Quay, St. Patricks Quay and Christy Ring Bridge. Two lanes of westbound traffic will remain on Camden Quay and both will facilitate a right turn onto the N20, improving the flow of traffic from Camden Quay onto the N20.
Works have commenced on Christy Ring Bridge. Works include the upgrading of footpaths and pedestrian crossings and the installation of a two way cycle track, which will link up with the cycle lane on Camden Quay and Pope’s Quay.
To facilitate pedestrian movement while works are in progress, the traffic lanes on Christy Ring Bridge will be reduced to two lanes northbound, for a period of approximately six weeks. Southbound lanes will remain unaffected for the period of the works.
Lane restrictions are in place on St. Patrick's Quay to facilitate public realm and road realignment works.
The coach parking area on St. Patrick’s Quay is now permanently vacated to enable construction of the improvement works. New coach facilities have been developed within a few minutes’ walk of the existing location to provide dedicated coach parking facilities at the following locations –
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The new coach facilities are within a couple of minutes of St Patrick’s Quay and provide easy access to the city centre, bus station, train station etc.
New passenger facilities are being developed at each new location (seating, weather covered stands, passenger information, lighting etc) and set down/parking facilities will be available in all areas.
A public information programme, including temporary advance notice (signage), will be rolled out in advance of the changes so that intending passengers are fully aware of the new locations.
Clear maps showing the new bus stops will be displayed on St Patrick’s Quay and will also be available to view on www.corkcity.ie and here on www.transportforcorkcity.ie. All intending passengers should consult their service provider for up to date information.
• 2 way segregated cycle facilities
• reorganised spaces for disabled parking, loading bays and set down spaces
• reduced and upgraded coach parking.
Works have commenced at the junction of the St. Patrick's Quay & Brian Boru Street. Works include the re-alignment of the existing traffic lanes on St. Patrick's Quay, the continuation of the two way cycle track through the junction and amendments to the traffic signals.
Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Traffic restrictions and pedestrian diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Since Thursday April 21st, motorists can access a new northbound lane on Brian Boru Street, allowing cars to turn right from St. Patrick’s Quay and continue straight on, up Summerhill North, which should shorten journey times for traffic heading north of the city.
Works have commenced at the junction of the N20 and Devonshire Street. Works include the introduction of a signalised junction with pedestrian crossing facilities at this junction. The resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed.
Traffic restrictions including no right or left turns from the N20 onto Devonshire Street and pedestrian diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
On completion of the works Devonshire Street will become one way westbound. Access to Devonshire Street and the local area will be via Leitrim Street.
Works have commenced at the junction of the N20 and Leitrim Street. Works include the improvement of pedestrian crossing points as well as the introduction of a right turn lane from the N20 onto Leitrim Street. Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Traffic restrictions and pedestrian diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Works continue on Pope’s Quay. These works will include footpath replacement, cycle track installation, bus stop installation and resurfacing works. During this construction phase, cycle lanes on Pope’s Quay and Mulgrave Road will be temporarily reduced. Sections of parking around the works area will also be restricted. Resurfacing will be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Initial works on footpaths have been completed on the southern side of Anderson's Quay. There is no left turn from Anderson’s Street onto Anderson’s Quay as Anderson’s Quay is now one way eastbound.
Initial works on footpaths have been completed on Clontarf Street. Resurfacing will also be carried out once works on adjacent streets have been completed. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.