Contentious Washington St bike lane went ahead against Garda advice

A concrete plinth was installed in the middle of one of Cork’s busiest roads as part of a controversial bike lane project against Garda road safety advice.

The news emerged last night after it emerged that two cars were involved in separate accidents over the weekend on Washington St after striking the plinth which was installed before Christmas.

Both vehicles were extensively damaged — with two tyres damaged on each of the cars.