Road closures in Cork city announced as works to renew pavements and street furniture due to commence

Cork City Council will begin works next month to renew certain pavements and street furniture in key city centre locations.

The City Centre Pavement Restoration Scheme 2024 is focused on the restoration of pavements and street furniture on Patrick Street, Grand Parade and Daunt Square.

It is envisaged that the works will be completed by mid-September and there will be traffic diversions in place for the duration of the works.

Patrick Street will be closed northbound from July 1 to mid-August with diversion via Grand Parade, South Mall, Parnell Place and Merchants Quay. 

Grand Parade will be closed to north- and westbound traffic from mid-August to mid-September 2024 with diversions via South Mall, Parnell Place and city quays.

Diversions will also be in place via Sullivan’s Quay, Proby’s Quay, Sharman Crawford Street onto Washington Street.

Cork City Council have appointed contractors McGinty & O’Shea Ltd to carry out the works during the summer months.

The restoration project aims to restore the natural stone slabs at pedestrian crossings and other locations to improve the comfort and safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other users; ensure the attractiveness of the city centre for residents and visitors alike; and restore damaged street furniture, lining, signage and other features to assist all users of these city centre streets.

The works will include the replacement of pedestrian crossings with new granite paving, replacement of damaged utility covers and frames on the roadway and footpaths, replacement of damaged street furniture including bollards, bike stands, tree surrounds, signs and poles, raised seating and the replacement of road surfacing and line markings, where required.

For regular updates on the works and traffic diversions, people can log onto www.corkcity.ie and Cork City Council’s social media channels on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.