Update on CPO process for Carrigaline Inner Western Relief Road

The CPO for the Carrigaline Western Relief Road was secured in December 2008  Nogotiations have been concluded in the case of 2 landowners and the necessary paperwork is being processed. Negotiations with the remaining 2 landowners are ongoing.

The Council successfully secured 50% of the required funding from the Department of Transport Tourism & Sport in respect of land acquisition.  Progress on the project in 2012 is dependent on securing funding from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport for the construction phase.

N25 UPDATE

Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade
Progress Update
20th October 2011
Works on the N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Scheme are progressing well in a number of areas.
As regular commuters will know earthworks are now well advanced in the area south of the N25 extending from Sarsfield Road Roundabout to Bandon Road Roundabout and these works will continue over the coming months. Earthworks are also progressing well in the area west of the Bandon Road Roundabout where construction of reinforced earth walls is nearing substantial completion. Continue reading »

N25 Bandon/Sarsfield Interchanges Upgrade Progress Update

I am delighted to give details for the commencement of the project which when completed will certainly improve traffic flow and hopefully eliminate the delays particualrly at peak hours that we all have had to endure for many years.  Wednesday 6^th July 2011 has now been established as the contract start date for the above scheme.   Cork City Council have appointed SIAC Construction Ltd. to carry out the works.   Arup Consulting Engineers will act as Cork City Council’s representatives for the Contract and RPS Ltd. will act as SIAC’s designer’s for the Scheme.

 The Scheme comprises the upgrading of over 3km of the N25 South Ring Road including:

• Grade separation at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and Bandon Road Roundabout.
• Construction of a realigned dual carriageway along the new route.
• Construction of new parallel link roads between Sarsfield Road and Bandon Road.
• Demolition of existing pedestrian bridges at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and near Bandon Road Roundabout.
• New cycleways and footpaths.
• Installation of traffic signals, signage including gantry signs, public lighting, noise barriers, etc. 

A scale model indicating the scope of works to be carried out as part of the scheme is on display in the foyer of County Hall – this area is open to the public during normal office hours.  A two year construction period has been indicated giving an initial contract completion date of July 2013. 

Preliminary works will be getting underway over the coming days.   These will include survey works, identification and location of existing services, establishment of site office, material deliveries to site etc.   These preliminary works will continue for a number of weeks and no disruption to traffic flow is anticipated during this period.

Preliminary works include the setting up of a project office on site.  Contact details for this project office will be circulated in due course.   Also, a 24 hour freephone helpline will be established for the duration of the construction phase – again contact details will be circulated in due course.     

Regular progress updates will be issued throughout the construction phase highlighting any milestone events and also advising on any anticipated disruption to traffic.   These updates will be carried on the National Road Design Office website www.corkrdo.ie.   

The National Road Design Office website can be accessed via either the Cork City Council www.corkcity.ie website or the Cork County Council website www.corkcoco.ie.   Those who are interested in obtaining the progress updates directly by email should forward their email address using the contact details above. 

A 60km per hour speed limit will be in place in the works area throughout the construction phase and the cooperation of motorists using the route is requested in order to ensure that the project can be safely completed.