Concerns over future of major Cork roads project

Cork councillors fear the proposed upgrade of the N25 between Cork and Waterford has been postponed or shelved entirely, in a move which could have major consequences for the development of commuter rail and thousands of new homes in the region

Fine Gael councillor Anthony Barry said he had been made aware the planned upgrade of the main road between Carrigtwohill and Midleton had been put on hold. Picture: Denis Minihane

Councillors in Cork are writing to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and the IDA seeking clarification on the future of a critical roads project for the region.

It comes amid fears the proposed upgrade of the N25 between Cork and Waterford has been postponed or shelved entirely, in a move which could have major consequences for the development of commuter rail and thousands of new homes in the region.