Readers will be aware that prior to Christmas the firm awarded this contract had to withdraw and the council has now given the current position as follows. The withdrawal of the lowest tenderer in this case has added a significant delay to the tender process. Cork County Council has now…
Read MoreThe following is notification from the Deputy county manager with an update in relation to Douglas Flooding on 28th June last. I am glad of this update and notice of works as I have received evidence of people being refused house insurance in the Douglas area. This would have significant implications…
Read MoreL2455 Road Widening – Project Justification: The existing L2455 road is classified as a “Local Collector Road” and provides for local journeys and links to major routes. The existing road cross section and alignment is restricted over most of the length of the corridor within the 2km road study area.…
Read MoreI am delighted to report that though the contractor who was awarded the project has withdrawn that the funding is no in jeopardy. I contacted the Engineer concerned and have been assured that they are going hell for leather to get the project back on tract. This Road Design Office…
Read MoreYou’ll be interested to know that council have been informally monitoring the traffic at the recently improved approach to the St. Patrick’s roundabout from the Rochestown Road and they have observed a significant reduction in the length of queuing on the Rochestown Road. Traffic is now passing through the junction…
Read MoreFollowing representations made to me about the above I have sought clarification of the up to date position re same and the Area Engineer has reported that There are three pedestrian crossings to be upgraded/installed on the upper road Crosshaven. (between the firestation and the road up to the school)…
Read MoreLatest update from Council Officials -following correspondence between Dev/council/Nama in relation to completing the junction between Moneygourney/Maryborough Hill Roundabout, officials are now seeking a face to dace meeting with Nama officials next week in an effort to get Nama to release funds to complete the works. This section is critical…
Read MoreLong awaited and very good work is being undertaken currently on the Rochestown Road and I wish to advise residents and motorists alike that on tomorrow, Thursday, 1st November, and Friday 2nd November council intend starting work on the road at 9.30am and working til late. Subject to reasonable weather and not encountering uncharted…
Read MoreNotice is hereby given that Cork County Council is considering, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993, the temporary closure of the following road to public traffic from Thursday 1st November at 06.00 hrs to Wednesday 6th March, 2013 at 20.00hrs in order to facilitate road realignment works…
Read MoreThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be processing new driving licence applications from next year, removing the function from local authorities. This decision comes on foot of a review and the new system will be operational from January 2013, A new plastic card licence will also be issued to new…
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