Controversial bus lane retained for route revamp

A controversial bus lane has been retained as part of a €4m upgrade plan for one of Cork City’s busiest access routes, despite pleas from residents to scrap it.

Controversial bus lane retained for route revamp

Calls to install traffic lights at a “death-trap” junction on the strategic transport corridor will be “further analysed” after residents described making a right-turn from Wilton Gardens onto Wilton Rd as a “life-threatening” scenario.

It follows a vote by city councillors to proceed with a Part 8 planning process for the Wilton corridor realignment and renewal project.

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