Call to include €100m Cork road upgrade in programme for government

Cork Chamber says work must become a national priority after An Bord Pleanála planning refusal delays delivery of 1,325 docklands homes

An Bórd Pleanála refused Goulding planning at Marino Point amid concerns over Belvelly Bridge. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The €100m upgrade of a strategic Cork harbour road must be part of the programme for government to ensure the full potential of the city’s docklands can be unlocked.

The call from Cork Chamber arises out of An Bórd Pleanála’s decision to refuse planning to fertiliser firm Goulding for an agricultural fertiliser facility at Marino Point near Cobh amid concerns over the carrying capacity of the R624 Cobh to Cork road.