Cork Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme
Week starting: 09th May 2022
SECTION OF WORKS: Blackrock Station to Skehard Road
Date Started: 13th September 2021
Duration: Approx 9 months works in this section of works.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR WORKS
To carry out the works safely this section of the greenway will have to be fully closed for the duration of the works.
The closure in place will be from Blackrock Station to the Skehard Rd
Diversions to be in place:
From Rochestown to Blackrock Station.
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Exit Greenway at the eastern Mater Hospital ramp.
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Proceed up R852 to Skehard Road
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From Skehard Road proceed to Church Road
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Proceed from Church Road to Blackrock Road
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Enter back onto Greenway at Blackrock Bridge.
From Pairc Ui Chaoimh to Rochestown
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Exit Greenway at Blackrock Bridge
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Blackrock Road
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Church Road
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Skehard Road
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Enter back onto Greenway at eastern Mater Ramp.
Planned works for this area:
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Widened Greenway
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New Lighting
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New CCTV
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Resurfacing works
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Construction of 2 new ramps
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Landscaping.
Week starting: 09th May 2022
SECTION OF WORKS: Skehard Road to Mater Hospital Ramp
Date Started: 13th September 2021
Duration: Approx 8 months works in this section of works.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR WORKS
To carry out the works safely this section of the greenway will have to be fully closed for the duration of the works.
The closure in place will be from Skehard Road to the eastern Mater Hospital ramp.
Diversions to be in place:
From Rochestown to Blackrock Station.
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Exit Greenway at Skehard Road Ramp.
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From Skehard Road proceed to Church Road
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Proceed from Church Road to Blackrock Road
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Enter back onto Greenway at Blackrock Bridge.
From Pairc Ui Chaoimh to Rochestown
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Exit Greenway at Blackrock Bridge
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Blackrock Road
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Church Road
Enter back onto Greenway Skehard Road Ramp
Planned works for this area:
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Widened Greenway
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New Lighting
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New CCTV
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Resurfacing works
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Construction of 2 new ramps
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Landscaping.
Week starting: 09th May 2022
Works Location: Ballinsheen Bridge
Planned works: Closure of Ballinsheen Bridge
Date Started: 11th October 2021
Duration: It is planned that the closure on the bridge will be required for 8 months.
Traffic Management planned for the planned days and works:
Section of Works and Planned TM:
A local diversion via Skehard Road and Blackrock Avenue will be in place.
Week starting: 09th May 2022
Works Location: Skehard Road
Planned works:
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Footpath remedial Works
Date Started: Wednesday 27th April
Duration: 2 weeks
Traffic Management planned for the planned days and works:
A small section of footpath before Maxol Service Station needs replacing.
The footpath will need to be closed. Pedestrians will be diverted around the works.
ABOUT
The Passage Railway Greenway Improvement Scheme is located to the east of the Cork City Council jurisdiction. The existing greenway, which as part of this scheme is proposed to be widened, provides an off-road link for pedestrians/cyclists to connect from Marina Road at the northern end of the scheme to the end of the current City boundary where the existing greenway crosses over the N40 via an overbridge.
The following modifications to the existing greenway are proposed:
• The widening of the existing surfaced area from 3m to 5m over the entire length of the existing greenway from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to Mahon.
• Create an Environmental ‘living’ corridor which will support pollinator populations, increase biodiversity and optimise the benefits for flora and fauna along the route.
• The construction of a new access ramp from the greenway to the Marina.
• Improved access from the Blackrock Road by reinstating the footbridge utilising the existing historic abutments, access ramp and disused railway platforms.
• The creation of a new access point at Eden Access by constructing a new access ramp and refurbishing the existing stone arch overbridge.
• Upgrading both access ramps from the Skehard Road.
• The installation of new public lighting along the full extent of the greenway.
• The installation of CCTV over the full extent of the greenway.
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CONTACT
Community Engagement
We, the project team are committed to carrying out these works in an efficient and customer orientated manner with the least inconvenience to you.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your co-operation and if you require any further information on this, please do not hesitate to contact:
Project supervision team email:
passagegreenway@wardandburke.com
Community Liaison Officer number:
086 144 9548
Site compound address:
Blackrock Avenue, Blackrock, Cork.
Employment
To apply for employment opportunities with Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, please send a cover letter together with your CV to: info@wardandburke.com