Cork's frustrated motorists face another eight months of traffic headaches

Senior transport officials defend controversial new traffic flow arrangements

Cork City's head of infrastructure Gerry O’Beirne said the removal of the contra flow bus lane on Camden Quay has doubled the capacity for northbound traffic accessing either the N20 or Mulgrave Rd. Picture: Larry Cummins

Senior transport officials in Cork have defended controversial new traffic flow arrangements, insisting that they are a vital part of a wider strategy to manage the city’s traffic.

The comments are contained in a detailed report to city councillors who raised concerns during Monday’s city council meeting about the impact of the changes, especially the elimination of the right turns onto St Patrick’s Bridge and Christy Ring Bridge for northbound traffic.