Cork's Parliament Bridge to close to traffic to facilitate works 

Parliament Bridge is to close to traffic for a number of days next week to facilitate works by Uisce Éireann. 

The utility, working in partnership with Cork City Council, continues to make progress on a major water main replacement project on the South Quays which will see over 4.2km of old cast iron mains replaced with modern pipes

It said that as part of the next phase of the works, a temporary road closure is to be put in place on Parliament Bridge from 7pm on Tuesday, October 29 to 4pm on Friday, November 1 to facilitate the installation of new water management equipment. 

According to a statement from Uisce Éireann, diversions will be in place and communicated locally.  Local and emergency services access will be maintained at all times. 

Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Brian McCarthy said 'huge progress' was being made on the project and thanked the local community for its continued support of the delivery of what he described as 'an essential project' for Cork City.

"Working closely with our delivery partners to minimise disruption to the local community, we are making huge progress, and this is due to the dedication and commitment of the crews on the ground," said Mr. McCarthy. 

"Replacing old watermains in a busy city like Cork is not an easy task. 

"It takes a lot of planning and liaising with our colleagues in the local authority, An Garda Síochána, local businesses and residents. 

"Expert crews will be working safely and efficiently to complete this phase of the works. 

"Once the project is completed, the local area will enjoy a more reliable water supply and a more resilient water network that will provide additional capacity to support future development in the area."

The works are being carried out by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann, who are charged with the responsibility of delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland.