Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Safety Schemes

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 38 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1994 (AS AMENDED)

Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Safety Schemes
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended) Cork City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out pedestrian crossing improvement works at the following eight locations:

1. R639 Riverstown Road at Glanmire Community Centre – Upgrading the existing zebra crossing in the vicinity of the Riverstown Inn and Community Centre, road marking, provision of belisha beacons integrated with public lighting.
2. R639 Riverstown Road at Glanmire GAA –A raised table zebra crossing is proposed along with a footpath build-out on the western side of the R639 to narrow the crossing distance for pedestrians in the vicinity of Glanmire GAA. New road markings on approaches to the crossing, additional lighting, integrated belisha beacon with lighting. A pedestrian only access to GAA Club would be provided close to the zebra crossing to avoid pedestrians having to access the GAA Club via the current vehicular access.
3. R639 Riverstown Road at The Hermitage estate – footpath on the Hermitage Estate is extended at the junction along the eastern side of R639 for approximately 20m, an uncontrolled crossing is introduced by installing a dropped kerb in the existing footpath along with associated tactile paving.
4. R617 Tower to Blarney Road at Shournagh Drive –Installation of a new signalised crossing is proposed on the R617 between the existing bus stops to the east of Shournagh Drive. New footpath build-outs will reduce the existing corner radii the Shournagh Drive junction and reduce the crossing distance for pedestrians. An uncontrolled crossing of Shournagh Drive will improve accessibility
5. R617 Tower to Blarney Road at Primrose Hill Estate – Installation of a new signalised controlled crossing is proposed on the R617 between the bus stops to the west of the entrance and the entrance to Primrose Hill.
6. L1010 Pearse Road at Scoil Maria Assumpta – Installation of a new raised zebra crossing to replace the current school warden crossing point and a speed table would be provided on approach to the zebra crossing. Kerb radii at the nearby junctions with Nuns Walk and Pearse Road would be tightened would new dropped kerbs and tactile paving provided at crossing points. Bollards would be provided close to the proposed raised zebra crossing to prevent inappropriate parking on the wide existing footpaths.
7. L5283 Eglantine Park at Scoil Bhride Eglantine –the school zone will be enhanced with a raised table zebra crossing which would be installed between newly constructed footpath build-outs on both sides of the road near the school. A separate speed table would be installed approaching the new raised zebra crossing from the Douglas Road. Pencil bollards would be provided on approach to the zebra crossing to discourage inappropriate parking close to the crossing.
8. L2465 Church Street, Douglas – Installation of a zebra crossing in the vicinity of Douglas Shopping Centre and Douglas Village Community Park, comprising of belisha beacons, road markings, footpath works, public lighting and street bollards.

Plans and particulars of the proposed works will be available for public inspection from Friday 2nd of May 2025 until Tuesday 3rd of June 2025:

• electronically via Cork City Council’s Online Consultation Portal at https://consult.corkcity.ie
• at the public reception desk of Cork City Council’s offices at City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork T12 T997, between the hours of 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed works may be made;
• electronically via Cork City Council’s Online Consultation Portal at https://consult.corkcity.ie
• in writing to “Assistant Engineer, Traffic Operations, Room 337, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, T12 T997

The deadline for receipt of submissions and observations is 4:00 pm on Tuesday 3rd of June 2025.

All comments, including names and addresses of those making submissions and observations, submitted to Cork City Council in regard to this scheme, will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, they will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and relevant Data Protection legislation.

Valerie O’Sullivan
Chief Executive
Cork City Council

Dated: Friday 2nd of May 2025