Patrick St to fully reopen from August 12 after 'significant progress' in restoration scheme 

Traffic on St Patrick's Street. It will return to the normal traffic arrangements from August 12.

St Patrick's Street will reopen to normal two-way traffic after Cork City Council made "significant progress" on a restoration scheme for pavements in the city centre.

Since July 1, construction crews have been carrying out restoration works on the natural stone slabs on pavements at key locations such as pedestrian crossings on the main street in the city.

It had seen one side of the road completely shut off so work could be carried out, however, the council said on Friday the progression of the works would allow for a full re-opening on schedule.

It will return to the normal traffic arrangements from August 12.

However, to proceed with the remaining restoration works on Grand Parade, some temporary traffic restrictions will be in place.

From August 12, Grand Parade will be closed to north and westbound traffic until mid-September, with diversions via South Mall, Parnell Place and city quays. 

Diversions will also be in place via Sullivan’s Quay, Proby’s Quay, Sharman Crawford Street onto Washington Street.

According to the council, the restoration project aims to:

• Restore the natural stone slabs at pedestrian crossings and other locations to improve the comfort and safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other users;
• Ensure the attractiveness of the city centre for residents and visitors alike; 
• Restore damaged street furniture, lining, signage and other features to assist all users of these city centre streets.

The works include the replacement of pedestrian crossings with new granite paving, replacement of damaged utility covers and frames on the roadway and footpaths; replacement of damaged street furniture including bollards, bike stands, tree surrounds, signs and poles, raised seating; replacement of road surfacing and line markings, where required.