€15m road to ease Carrigaline’s ‘chronic’ traffic

Ireland’s busiest commuter town is poised to get a multi-million relief road within two years.

Cork County Council confirmed yesterday it has reached an agreement in principle with a property development firm which has dropped a legal challenge, clearing the way for work to finally begin on the €15m Carrigaline Western Relief Road.

County mayor Tim Lombard welcomed the news. “This is one of the most important pieces of infrastructure this town has been waiting for. It will open up main street and the southern end of the town to development, and sort out the chronic traffic issues which have plagued the town for generations.”