Concern over future Cork LUAS bridge plan

Fears that a fixed bridge might prevent larger vessels from accessing Cork's city quays

A CGI image from the CMATS plan of the possible LUAS line and bridge between Kent Station and Cork's South Docklands.

The chair of Europe’s cruise industry has added his voice to concerns that a possible fixed-bridge between Cork’s Kent Station and the city’s south Docks for a future Luas system would prevent maritime vessels from accessing the city’s historic quaysides.

The Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) aims t overhaul Cork’s transport network and includes plans for a light-rail system running from Ballincollig to Mahon connecting the city centre, Kent Station and the Cork Docklands.