Work has commenced on the development of a new boardwalk at Mallow Bridge in County Cork.

Local firm Cumnor Construction has agreed a deal to deliver the €2.35 million project, which will see the 200-year-old bridge upgraded.

The boardwalk will be attached on the western spandrel wall of the bridge, with the subsequent removal of the footpath on the bridge giving space for the addition of traffic turning lanes.

Commenting on the scheme, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Christopher O'Sullivan said: "On completion this project will help to deliver a more sustainable, high quality, well serviced living environment that fits neatly within the historical architecture and rich heritage of Mallow. While some temporary travel disruption is inevitable - a traffic management plan will be in operation during the construction phase and this new boardwalk will reduce journey times significantly and open up options for alternative transport modes in the long-term."

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The boardwalk has been designed to minimise works between the bridge parapets thereby reducing traffic disruption during construction. Night-time works will be carried out to minimise traffic disruption and some of the overnight works will require a full bridge closure. Some full time (day and night) lane closures are expected and associated detours will be necessary for a period, and will be confined to the school summer holiday period where possible.

The project is being supported with €1.35m funding from Cork County Council, and the remaining €1m co-financed by an EU allocated Designated Urban Centres Grant. 

(CM/MH)