I am pleased to report that further progress has been made at a pace on this project. Does anyone else notice how bright the area looks now that all the shrubbery and trees have been removed. Though it is policy of council to preserve trees where possible however in the name of progress some will have to give way for the greater good. Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
Earthworks in the Bandon Road Roundabout centre island will be continuing for a number of weeks and will
necessitate a number of traffic movements from the roundabout circulating carriageway into the roundabout
centre island itself. Motorists using the roundabout are asked to pay particular attention to roadwork signage
over the coming period and to take due care in relation to construction traffic in the roundabout area. Lane
closures either on the roundabout or on the roundabout approaches are not anticipated over the coming
period.
From a structures point of view the columns at the western side of the Bandon Road Roundabout will be
progressed over the coming weeks and progress here will be readily apparent to motorists using the
roundabout. Construction of the reinforced earth panel wall west of the Bandon Road Roundabout will get
underway before the middle of October and the first concrete pour associated with the proposed structure at
the eastern side of the Bandon Road Roundabout is also scheduled before the middle of October. It is
currently anticipated that at least some of the bridge beams on the western structure at Bandon Road
Roundabout may be in place before Christmas.
Significant earthworks are also continuing in the area south of the existing N25 between Bandon Road
Roundabout and Sarsfield Road Roundabout. Works in this area are scheduled to continue for a number of
months as part of the construction of a dedicated westbound link road parallel to the N25 mainline in this
area.
Plans for demolition of the existing footbridge at Sarsfield Road Roundabout and demolition of the existing
footbridge east of Bandon Road Roundabout are being advanced and a further update will issue under this
heading during week commencing Monday 2nd October 2011.
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 6th 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.
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