Road project for 'forgotten corner' of Cork approved after two-year delay

Former Lord Mayor and councillor Mick Finn, said: 'Proper footpaths and roads are long overdue and it’s good to see it approaching the final straight.'

A local councillor said some residents in Lehenaghmore have been living without proper footpaths or road infrastructure for over 20 years. File picture: Denis Minihane

A long-awaited road and pedestrian safety project for a “forgotten corner” of Cork has been cleared to proceed after land acquisition was finally approved following a frustrating near two-year wait.

An Bórd Pleanála has confirmed the compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) associated with the Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme, which were advertised by Cork City Council in August 2022.