Ward and Burke Construction is progressing work on water network improvements across Cork City.

The contractor is working to deliver a new 3.8km pipeline from the east of the city, with the project now moving to a critical section at Patrick's Quay and Camden Quay.

In order to facilitate the next section of work, one lane between St Patrick's Quay and Camden Quay, crossing the junction of St Patrick's Bridge and Bridge Street, will close from 09-12 August.

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St Patrick's Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic but pedestrian access and crossings to Bridge Street will be maintained.

These works are part of the development of the Eastern Strategic Link water main, which will ensure a more secure supply for the city by providing the capacity to re-route supply from other areas in the event of a large burst or other unplanned incident.

When the two phases of this project are complete, a total length of 6.2kms of pipeline will have been constructed. Phase 1 of this project will be completed by the end of August which involved laying 3.8km of trunk main from Tivoli Docks to Camden Quay. In addition, works to renew aged water mains in Turners Cross, the Victorian Quarter, and Skehard road are continuing.

(CM/JG)