'Transformative' plan for Cork City streets to be revealed today

A 'people-friendly' strategy for Cork City centre will be unveiled today, with 14 streets allowing up to 1,000 pedestrians and diners to safety eat and drink outside.

Dining al fresco at the Coal Quay, Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

The local authority will reveal its Reimagining of Cork City plan, which chief executive Ann Doherty said will provide "radical changes to the configuration of city streets, traffic, modes of transport" and other elements.

Cork City Council said the "transformative" plan would create 14 pedestrianised streets in the heart of the city, a multimillion-euro enhancement of pedestrian and cycling options, and improvements to amenities.