Cork County Council is responsible for approximately 12% of the State’s roads network. Of this, approximately 94% comprises of regional & local roads. Regional & local roads play a vital role in connecting people & communities & sustaining social & economic development. This is reflected in the fact that regional & local roads carry over 65% of total road traffic in the County.
The Regional & Local Roads Design Office (R&LRDO) has a key role in the maintenance and improvement of regional & local roads serving the County across the following main headings:
- Strategic Roads
- Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement
- Restoration Improvement Programme
- Local Improvement Schemes
- Safety Improvement Schemes
- Other Improvement Works
The R&LRDO project manages multiple projects from initial concept through to completion of construction. The following is a summary of the various steps involved in the delivery of a strategic road:
- Project Planning / Desktop Review;
- Traffic Surveys / Topographical Surveys;
- Preliminary Report / Constraints Study;
- Route/Scheme Options & Preferred Route Selection;
- Procuring Consultants (if necessary);
- Preliminary Design / Environmental & Archaeological Assessment;
- Part 8 Planning / Environmental Impact Statement;
- Project Cost Estimates;
- Land Acquisition, Oral Hearing
- Detail Design;
- Compliance with Health & Safety Regulations & Road Safety Audits;
- Preparation of Contract Documents;
- Assess Tenders / DTTAS Approval / Award Construction Contract;
- Supervise Construction;
- Final Account / Accommodation Works / Land Maps / Closeout.
The R & LRDO is made up of 17 dedicated staff, including engineers, technicians & clerks of works. The R&LRDO has offices at County Library Building, Skibbereen & Mallow to serve the entire County.
Email: Info.Rlrdo@corkcoco.ie
For information on Regional & Local Roads Projects – Part 8 Planning & Section 38's follow the below link:
Regional & Local Roads Projects – Part 8 Planning & Section 38
Cork County Council is delighted to have the opportunity to develop the Kanturk Link Road. The new link road situated between Bluepool Upper and the Mill Road will improve connectivity and access to Kanturk town centre and to the proposed new National School on Mill Road. The project is being funded by the Cork County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund as part of Project Ireland 2040
The proposed works include the construction of approximately 450 linear metres of new carriageway, installation of footpaths and cycle tracks, surface water drainage, installation of public lighting, and ducting. The new footpaths and cycle tracks, will encourage active travel. The provision of the Link Road will provide a safer environment for all road users especially for vulnerable road users.
The new Link Road will facilitate the future development of lands in the area and reduce traffic congestion in Kanturk town centre.
Cork County Council is delighted to have the opportunity to develop a Boardwalk on Mallow Bridge. The Boardwalk is funded by Cork County Council and the EU through the Designated Urban Centres Grant Scheme, managed by the Southern Regional Assembly through which €1 million has been allocated.
The construction of the boardwalk on the western spandrel wall of the bridge will accommodate pedestrian footfall across the bridge. This will facilitate the removal of the existing footpath and allow for the incorporation of an additional traffic turning lane to improve vehicular traffic flow across the bridge.
Traffic studies and modelling show that the Boardwalk and associated extra traffic lane will produce significant journey time reductions with associated sustainability, environmental and economic benefits to Mallow.
The Boardwalk will also provide for a significant shared space for cyclists and pedestrians and will reinforce the link between the residential southern area of Mallow and the town centre.
The works will include the relocation of the existing War of Independence Monument from its existing location on the bridge parapet to a safer location in a new amenity area on the northern approach to the bridge. This will allow for the monument to be viewed in a purpose-built area separated from live vehicular traffic.
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Project |
Type |
MD |
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Prohurst Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
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Coolatooder Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Derreens Pipe Culvert |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Healy Pass Retaining Wall |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
West Cork |
|
Alcocks Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Glen Cross Roads Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Ballybane Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
East Cork |
|
Browns Mill Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Farmers Cross (Airport) Phase 2 |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
Raheen North Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Spa Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Marybrook Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Rock Road Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Gooseberry Hill Retaining Wall |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Inchigeelagh Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Macroom-Blarney |
|
Project |
Type |
MD |
|
Killgoban Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Ballygarvan Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Bandon Road School Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Dundellerick West Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
East Cork |
|
Oldabbey East Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
East Cork & Cobh Municipal District Road Surfacing Contract 2018 |
Restoration Improvement Grants 2018 |
East Cork, Cobh-Glanmire |
|
West Cork Municipal District Surfacing Contract 2018 |
Restoration Improvement Grants 2018 |
West Cork |
|
Ballincollig Carrigaline MD Surfacing Contract 2018 |
Restoration Improvement Grants 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
Blarney Macroom Bandon Kinsale Resurfacing Contract 2018 |
Restoration Improvement Grants 2018 |
Blarney-Macroom, Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Kanturk Mallow & Fermoy Municipal Districts Road Resurfacing Contract 2018 |
Restoration Improvement Grants 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow, Fermoy |
|
Carrigaline Western Relief Road |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
CSAIP - Bishopstown |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
Leemount Cross |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
R624 Cobh Road Upgrade |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
Cobh-Glanmire |
|
Midleton Northern Relief Road - Phase 3 |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
East Cork |
|
Ferney road, Carrigaline |
Road Improvement Schemes 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Lehanaghmore Road Improvement |
Road Improvement Schemes 2018 |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
Ilen Bridge |
Specific Improvement Grant 2018 |
West Cork |
|
Garryvoe crossroads (Mullins Cross) |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
East Cork |
|
Hospital Junction, Bantry |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
West Cork |
|
R585 Dromdeegy road alignment |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
West Cork |
|
Meelon Junction Upgrade |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
Bandon-Kinsale |
|
Coach Hill, Rochestown |
Other Projects |
Ballincollig-Carrigaline |
|
Kanturk Link Road |
Strategic R&L Roads 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Ballydesmond Road Improvement |
Other Projects |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Dromahane Traffic Calming |
Other Projects |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Mallow Boardwalk |
Other Projects |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Loumanagh Cross |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Whitechurch Traffic Calming and Road Improvements |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
Cobh |
|
Pedestrian Crossing at Emmett Street Fermoy |
Safety Improvement Works 2018 |
Fermoy |
|
Pedestrian Crossing at Bishop Street Cobh |
Other Projects |
Cobh |
|
Tay Road /Cow Cross Traffic Calming |
Other Projects |
Cobh |
|
Atkinsons Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Ballindalining Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
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Imphrick Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Millquarter Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Fermoy |
|
Coolmohan Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Fermoy |
|
Lee Road Embankment |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Cobh |
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Ballygrogan |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Greenhills West Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Retaining Wall at East Ferry |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
East Cork |
|
Ballynfeaha Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
Kanturk-Mallow |
|
Hare Island Bridge |
Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2018 |
West Cork |