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Transportation Division

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

The aim of the Transportation Division is to provide safe and efficient traffic movement within the city. This is achieved by traffic management plans, parking enforcement and provision of parking, public lighting and managing statutory procedures such as road closures, traffic diversions etc. The maintenance of the Public Lighting Programme is contracted to the ESB. The pay parking services section is responsible for management of the City Council’s off-street car parks and enforcement of parking bye-laws on the city’s streets. A system of disc parking is in place in the city centre streets. A new system for parking on-street utilising a mobile phone will be available to the public in from 18th May 2015. For further information on parking, please click here.

The Transportation Division co-ordinates the control and management of traffic, parking and street lighting within the city. This work includes the design, installation and maintenance of traffic signals, traffic signs and road markings. Traffic diversions and road closures are carried out to facilitate road works, the upgrading of underground utility services or the holding of special events such as races, carnivals, parades, etc.

A Cork Traffic Model (CTM) has been constructed to simulate the traffic patterns in the city. It was used to forecast the effect of the Jack Lynch Tunnel and to highlight traffic pattern changes as a result of this major road infrastructure. It is also being used to test new road schemes including the Blackpool By-Pass and the Ballincollig By-Pass. A major element of the modelling work will be the carrying out of feasibility studies on the various City Council transportation policies. Major studies being done include the analysis of the effect of reverting some of the city centre one-way systems to two-way, and a comprehensive review of the traffic situation in Bishopstown and the effect of the new green routes on the street network.

Parking is a major function of the Transportation Division and it is responsible for the control of on-street parking and off-street parking, the management of the two multi-storey car parks and Park & Ride. Disc Parking is the system of control on the streets and it is widely regarded as an efficient and flexible system with the added advantage of being 'environmental friendly' in that the amount of street furniture required is minimal. Cork City Council employs its own traffic wardens to enforce the parking regulations. Enforcement of the Disc Parking Bye-Laws and the Traffic Regulations is carried out by Traffic Wardens.

Parking in Cork City

Cork City Council operates a Disc Parking system of Payment for parking in Cork City Centre. Cars parked in a Disc Parking area (as indicated by on street parking signs and information plates) must display a valid parking disc. The Parking limit in each area will be identified by the normal parking sign – the letter ‘P’ in a circle and an information plate showing the time allocated in the area. The leaflet below contains information about parking in Cork City. If you have any further queries please contact the Administrative Officer, Traffic Division, City Hall, Cork.

Road Closures and Diversions

Cork City Council Transportation Division

Road Closures and Diversions

Issue date Friday 27th October 2017

 

Ongoing Works

Henry Street: Road closure eastbound currently in place to facilitate footpath works as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS), diversion in place

Henry Street: Footpath & parking restrictions in place to facilitate kerb re-alignment as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS), no impact on local traffic

Sheare's Street: Parking restrictions currently in place to facilitate footpath replacement as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS).

Grattan Street: Full closure northbound currently in place from the junction of Sheare’s Street to the junction of Peters Street to facilitate re-construction work as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS), diversions in place - please see www.transportforcorkcity.ie

Half Moon Street: Lane restriction currently in operation to facilitate hoarding installation for repair works to Opera House (Cumnor Construction)

Smith Street: Full closure currently in place from the junction of Phoenix Street to the junction of South Mall  to facilitate the redevelopment of No.85 South Mall (PJ Hegarty Construction)  – ** this closure will remain in place until October 2018 **

Ballyhooly Road: Stop/Go in operation from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Gordon’s Hill to the junction of the North Ring Road to facilitate the Ballyvolane to City Centre Cycle Route Scheme (MGOS), delays expected - ** this will remain in place until December 2017 **

South Mall: Parking restrictions in place to facilitate the painting of No.15 South Mall (Barry Sheehan Painters)

Douglas Street: Full closure westbound currently in place from the junction of White Street to the junction of Dunbar Street to facilitate footpath renewal (Lagan Asphalt), local diversion in place - ** this will remain in place until December 2017 **

Upcoming Works:

Saturday 28th October 2017

Emmett Place: Full closure in place from 1130hrs – 1930hrs to facilitate the Jazz Festival Market 2017 (Goldiefish)

Togher Road: Road closure inbound in place from 0600hrs – 1000hrs from the junction of Tramore Road to the junction of Clashduv Road to facilitate road lining (Traffic Dept), diversion in place

Sunday 29th October 2017

Emmett Place: Full closure in place from 1130hrs – 1930hrs to facilitate the Jazz Festival Market 2017 (Goldiefish)

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Monday 30th October 2017

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Tuesday 31st October 2017

Dragon of Shandon Event:

The following roads will be closed from 1400hrs – 1930hrs to facilitate the event:

Church Street, Dominick Street, John Redmond Street, Exchange Street, Bob & Joan's Walk, Old Friary Place

The following roads will be closed at 1900hrs to facilitate the event:

Shandon Street (southbound), Pope’s Quay, North Main Street, Adelaide Street, Castle Street, Liberty Street, Daunt Square, Cornmarket Street, Kyle Street

Expect delays on North Mall, North Gate Bridge, Bachelors Quay, Kyrl’s Quay, Grattan Street, Mulgrave Road, John Redmond Street & Roman Street

 

Oliver Plunkett Street: Full closure in place between 1100hrs- 1700hrs near the junction with Smith Street to facilitate drainage works (Drainage Dept, CCC)

Cornmarket Street: Road closure in operation (see event above) until 0200hrs to facilitate the installation of Christmas Tree bases (MGOS), diversions in place

Emmett Place: Road closure in operation from midnight – 0600hrs to facilitate the installation of Christmas Tree bases (MGOS), diversions in place

St. Patricks Street:  Stop/Go in operation from midnight – 0600hrs to facilitate the installation of Christmas Tree bases (MGOS)

Western Road: Lane restriction in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs near the junction with Gaol Cross to facilitate construction of footpath crossover (Roads Maintenance, CCC)

Woods Street: Full closure in place from 0930hrs this morning from the junction of Lynch’s Street to the junction of Sheare’s Street to facilitate works as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS).

South City Link: Lane restriction in operation outbound from 1930hrs – 2330hrs to facilitate manhole cover repair (Ryca)

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 2330hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Endsleigh Park: Give/Take in operation from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate sewer connection (Substruck)

Well Road: Stop/Go in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs to facilitate new domestic water connection

Wednesday 1st November 2017

Oliver Plunkett Street: Full closure in place between 1100hrs- 1700hrs near the junction with Smith Street to facilitate drainage works (Drainage Dept, CCC)

Washington Street: Lane restriction in operation from midnight – 0600hrs to facilitate the installation of Christmas Tree bases (MGOS)

Western Road: Lane restriction in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs near the junction with Gaol Cross to facilitate construction of footpath crossover (Roads Maintenance, CCC)

Lancaster Quay: Bus lane closure in place from 0700hrs – 1600hrs to facilitate concrete pour at

Ziggurat Apartments Development (BAM)

Woods Street: Full closure currently in place from the junction of Lynch’s Street to the junction of Sheares Street to facilitate works as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS).

Travers Street: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate domestic water & sewer connection (Westbrook Construction)

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Endsleigh Park: Give/Take in operation from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate sewer connection (Substruck)

Well Road: Stop/Go in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs to facilitate new domestic water connection

Model Farm Road: Stop/Go in place from 0930hrs – 1430hrs to facilitate gas main works (BBCLG on behalf of GNI)

Thursday 2nd November 2017

Oliver Plunkett Street: Full closure in place between 1100hrs- 1700hrs near the junction with Smith Street to facilitate drainage works (Drainage Dept, CCC)

Western Road: Lane restriction in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs near the junction with Gaol Cross to facilitate construction of footpath crossover (Roads Maintenance, CCC)

Lancaster Quay: Bus lane closure in place from 0700hrs – 1600hrs to facilitate concrete pour at

Ziggurat Apartments Development (BAM)

Woods Street: Full closure currently in place from the junction of Lynch’s Street to the junction of Sheares Street to facilitate works as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS).

Travers Street: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate domestic water & sewer connection (Westbrook Construction)

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Endsleigh Park: Give/Take in operation from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate sewer connection (Substruck)

Well Road: Stop/Go in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs to facilitate new domestic water connection

Friday 3rd November 2017

Oliver Plunkett Street: Full closure in place between 1100hrs- 1700hrs near the junction with Smith Street to facilitate drainage works (Drainage Dept, CCC)

Western Road: Lane restriction in place from 0930hrs – 1600hrs near the junction with Gaol Cross to facilitate construction of footpath crossover (Roads Maintenance, CCC)

Woods Street: Full closure in place until 1800hrs this evening from the junction of Lynch’s Street to the junction of Sheares Street to facilitate works as part of the City Centre Public Transport Improvement Scheme (MGOS).

Travers Street: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate domestic water & sewer connection (Westbrook Construction)

Ballinlough Road: Full closure in place from 0930hrs – 1800hrs from the junction of Willow Lawn to the junction of Churchyard Lane to facilitate duct installation (Virgin Media Ireland), diversion in place

Endsleigh Park: Give/Take in operation from 0930hrs – 1800hrs to facilitate sewer connection (Substruck)

Upcoming Events:

  • Guinness Cork Jazz Festival – Friday 27th October 2017 – Monday 30th October 2017 - https://www.guinnessjazzfestival.com/

  • Dragon of Shandon Festival – Tuesday 31st October 2017 - http://www.dragonofshandon.com/

     

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Cork City Council thanks you for your co-operation and apologises for the disruption that may be caused by these works. Please find all these closures and other information on Cork City Councils Website www.corkcity.ie/roadclosures

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