Coffey, in partnership with Cork City Council – Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaรญ – Infrastructure Development Directorate, is progressing infrastructure enhancements east of Blarney. This project focuses on creating a shared pedestrian and cycle facility, linking the R617 and N20 on-ramp northwards towards Blarney Business Park, thereby improving road safety, accessibility, and public amenities.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ:
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
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Installation of two bus stops: one on the R617 west of the N20 Bypass Roundabout and another near the N20 bridge north of the roundabout.
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Provision of bus shelters.
๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐:
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Widening of the Clogheenmilcon Sanctuary Walkway to 4.0m.
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Construction of 3.0m wide paths along the northern side of the R617.
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Implementation of raised pedestrian crossings.
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Development of new and improved footpaths.
๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
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Road resurfacing and reconstruction.
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Implementation of new road markings and signage.
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Upgrading of public lighting.
๐๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ:
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Identification, protection, and diversion of existing services.
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Embankment stabilisation works.
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Installation of fencing and boundary treatments.
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Drainage improvements.
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Landscaping works.
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐
๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ:
Coffey is collaborating closely with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Cork City Councilโs traffic department to minimise disruption to N20 traffic flow. Traffic management measures are in place, and we are working with utility providers to coordinate works efficiently.
This project demonstrates Coffey’s dedication to delivering quality infrastructure in collaboration with local authorities, contributing to safer and more sustainable communities.
Call us on 091 844 356 or, email info@coffeygroup.com for more details on this project or to discuss the other work we have ongoing across Ireland and the UK.
