Cork City Public Transport Improvements Progress

A new lane is set to open in Cork city as part of the wider MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme.

Motorists will be able to access the new northbound lane on Brian Boru Street from Thursday 21 April. This will allow cars to turn right from St. Patrick's Quay and continue straight on, up Summerhill North, shortening journey times for traffic heading north of the city.

There will be no car access to Lower Glanmire Road from Brian Boru Street. Motorists wishing to access Lower Glanmire Road from N8/Penrose Quay should continue to use Ship Street.


Two lanes of southbound traffic will remain in place on both Summerhill North and MacCurtain Street and these will continue to provide access onto two southbound lanes on Brian Boru Street and left turn onto Lower Glanmire Road.

Motorists using these routes are advised to follow the on street directional signage and allow extra time for their journey as they may experience some delays as drivers adjust to the new layout.  

This change is part of the wider MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme, which aims to support economic activity and enhance access to the city centre through significantly improved walking, cycling and public transport. Under this Scheme, the public realm will be improved and new traffic arrangements put in place on MacCurtain Street and adjoining streets to make the area more accommodating for shoppers, pedestrians, and cyclists.