Council to repair and revamp historic Cork City bridge damaged in car accident

It is hoped the repairs and upgrade works on Parliament Bridge will begin early in the new year

City officials have decided to undertake a range of upgrades to Parliament Bridge alongside the repairs to its parapet structure, which was partially demolished when a car crashed into it last May. Picture: Dan Linehan

An historic Cork City bridge which was badly damaged in a car crash last summer is set for a major revamp.

City officials have decided to undertake a range of upgrades to Parliament Bridge alongside the repairs to its parapet structure, which was partially demolished when a car crashed into it last May.