Project to connect cycling and pedestrian routes on Cork's northside gets go-ahead

Several trees along Knockfree Avenue will be removed for the scheme but officials said they plan to plant more native semi-mature trees that will be removed

The project is designed to enhance pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along some 1.4km of road. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

A near €5m project to improve cycling and pedestrian connectivity through the heart of Cork’s northside has been given the planning green light.

City councillors approved the active travel improvement works along Knockpogue Avenue and Knockfree Avenue, from Gurranabraher to Farranree, after officials presented a report outlining their responses to the various issues which were raised in the 45 submissions made during the public consultation phase on the scheme.